Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I agree with the point made by the Minister when she spoke about finding archaeological evidence of roads, etc. Those who have worked on the bogs down through the years need a bit of clarity. I welcome what the Minister has said about trying to work constructively with people so that they can cut their turf on these blanket bogs while also preserving these locations.

The final point I would like to make is that if one looks back on infringements and on what Europe has sent us, I do not think one will find it has been about bogs. It has been about other things. That should be clarified as well.

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