Dáil debates
Thursday, 9 March 2023
Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions
Natural Resources
10:20 am
Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
This question relates to rewetting of bogs and what it might look like in a county such as Clare. There is huge concern because we are hearing it is proposed that up to 90% of drained organic soils would be rewetted, reducing livestock production by 30%, with 875,000 ha brought back into forestry. Overall, this could result in 20% of the State's land being taken out of production, which is a huge concern for rural Ireland. I ask the Minister of State to give some clarity on what is intended.
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