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Turbary Rights: Motion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The motion and the Government's amendment are similar and have the same intention. In a spirit of partnership, co-operation and trust, I will withdraw the amendment.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no plans in my Department currently to designate the area referred to as a special area of conservation or as a special protection area for birds.

Written Answers — EU Programmes: EU Programmes (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to answer Parliamentary Questions Nos. 127 and 130 together. The Culture Programme is the EU support programme for organisations working in the field of culture. There are Cultural Contact Points in each of the participating countries of the EU Culture Programme. Their role is to provide information, advice and technical assistance to anyone in the country interested in applying...

Written Answers — EU Programmes: EU Programmes (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have asked my Department to enquire into this matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that my Department, which was established in June 2011 bringing together a range of functions previously carried out by three different Government Departments, has staff based at a number of locations across the country. Accordingly, as my Department continues to review its operational structures, there may be some reallocation of work between locations. However,...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that no such appointments have been made in State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I would like to share time with Deputy Paul Connaughton.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises: — the innate value of Ireland's unique natural habitat and the necessity to protect it from harm; — the need for a balance to be struck between habitat conservation and the freedom of the people of Ireland to benefit from their local natural resources; — the full impact of the...

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----and Deputy Feighan was driving around in the car after us.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No-one can accuse me of not engaging with these people. We then set up the Peatlands Council and there has been constant communication in the past 12 months. This Government cannot be accused of ignoring the wishes of these people. We have made significant progress since. I thank everybody concerned because I know how difficult this is for those cutting turf on bogs. The one bog,...

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy was obviously confident about getting back.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is €2,000 in the first year.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy should continue reading.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Yes, €2,000.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: If the Deputy was Minister in the Department for six months, he would have it solved.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: That was the forum.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It will remain in place because we are preparing a national peatlands strategy for bogs that are not designated in order that all bogs can be looked after and are not allowed to become dumps or to be abused.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is that the Peatlands Council?

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Some other council.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Just to clarify, I made it clear to Mr. Potocnik that this was what was on the table and he agreed. I take his word that this is it and if we can do what we are supposed to do, that will be it.