Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response. The totals to date are similar to the figures that she has given for the past 12 months. I am sure that, like me, she has been speaking to staff on the ground. It has been clear since the outset of this process that senior management is intent on ensuring that turf cutters are removed from SAC-designated bogs without being provided alternatives. While the relocation has become a priority under this Government's term, is it not the case that the only successful relocations to date have resulted from the facilitative work of a former Deputy, Mr. Paul Connaughton Snr.-----

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