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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (17 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very well aware of the concerns in relation to the licensing of peat extraction which are generating challenges (volume and price) for the horticulture sector. As the Deputy knows, my Department has no involvement in the regulation of peat extraction. Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan T.D.,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Strategic Plan: Bord na Móna (9 Jun 2015) See 8 other results from this debate

Mr. Mike Quinn: We look constantly at automation. In the context of peat, I was fortunate to attend a conference in Brussels with the European Peat Society, where Bord na Móna's peat harvesting process was recognised as leader of its class. We have made significant productivity improvements over the past number of years, but there are always opportunities to do better. On whether...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statutory Instruments (10 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I signed the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Peat Extraction) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 4 of 2019) on 25 January 2019, with the objective of making the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the sole competent authority for peat extraction of over 30 hectares in Ireland, and making Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for such activity mandatory. In conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (15 Dec 2005)

Dick Roche: I assume that the question refers to the revised peat extraction controls introduced under the Planning and Development Regulations 2005 which I made on 14 July 2005 following approval of both Houses and to ensure compliance with EU requirements on environmental impact assessment. The regulations generally exempt peat extraction below a threshold of 10 hectares from the requirement for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statutory Instruments (6 Feb 2019)

Richard Bruton: The government are committed to making Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. Transitioning to low carbon fuel sources is crucial to achieving that ambition. These new Peat Regulations will ensure that, for the first time, all commercial peat extraction in sites over 30 hectares will now be subject to licensing by the EPA, which will include a mandatory Environmental Impact...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: ...across the midlands in 53 days when the public service obligation runs out. We need a clear, unambiguous statement from the Government reiterating its support for the co-firing of the two peat-fired power stations in Lanesborough and Shannonbridge with both peat and biomass. The Minister must immediately call in the chief executives of Bord na Móna and the ESB to get absolute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Dr. Eimear Cotter: We have looked at the overall impact of the main pressures on water bodies throughout the country. Agriculture, physical changes, wastewater and peat extraction also have an impact on our water bodies. Approximately 100 water bodies are experiencing peat extraction as a significant pressure. Therefore, anything that helps in terms of reducing the illegal extraction of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 366 and 375 together. I signed the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Peat Extraction) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 4 of 2019) on 25 January 2019, with the objective of making the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the sole competent authority for peat extraction of over 30 hectares in Ireland, and making Environmental Impact Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Bord na Móna announced, on 16 June, their intention to suspend peat harvesting activities for 2020 while its substitute consent application is under consideration by an Bord Pleanála, and to put in place an enhanced peatlands rehabilitation scheme as a key component of Bord na Móna’s move away from peat. The Government is committed to supporting Bord na Móna to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018) See 2 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: I argue that we should stop the use of peat in electricity production today. We are to wind down its use by 2030. We will not have any peat left by 2030. My understanding is that what is proposed involves using up what is left. We had a meeting at the national economic climate dialogue, at which it was stated that in meeting the national objectives that would save us energy - I refer to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Regulations (22 Feb 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department is currently progressing draft European Union (Licensing of Large-Scale Extraction of Peat) Regulations that will establish a revised regulatory regime in respect of large-scale peat extraction. Under the draft Regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency will be required to carry out an environmental impact assessment as part of its examination of applications for a...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Feb 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Noel Dempsey: The current core businesses of Bord na Móna plc — peat stock supply and horticultural products — are finite businesses due mainly to economic and environmental factors. Bord na Móna will continue to operate its existing peat supply, solid fuels and horticultural businesses to optimise value to the group while implementing new strategic directives. I agree with the company's board and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (10 Feb 2022)

Matt Carthy: ...others that I referenced places a significant emphasis on the role of Bord na Móna but there is a lack of clarity on how Bord na Móna will assist. Can the Minister of State confirm that domestic peat producers will be offered first refusal on any overhanging Bord na Móna stocks? Can she confirm whether she has met with the company to discuss the outworkings of the working...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (18 Feb 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Malcolm Noonan: In recent days, I have appointed Dr. Munoo Prasad as chairperson to the working group to examine the issues identified during the review of the use of peat moss in the horticultural industry. Dr. Prasad is an independent consultant and researcher. He has vast experience from working in the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Bord na Móna. The role of the chairperson will be to...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (16 Nov 2010)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...of the number of cases in which his Department, the Environmental Protection Agency or a planning authority has determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the extraction of peat, pursuant to Directive 85/337/EEC, and the number and details of EIAs undertaken on the basis of such determinations; each case in which his Department, the EPA or a planning authority has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019) See 1 other result from this debate

Eamon Ryan: To follow up with on Senator Hackett was saying, and anyone could answer this, I do not know if anyone saw the presentation here two weeks ago in advance of this meeting on the issue of peatlands re-wetting. Did anyone see the presentation made about that? An academic from UCD, Dr. Florence Renou-Wilson made, to my mind, a brilliant, really significant submission showing that peatland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019) See 10 other results from this debate

Dr. Florence Renou-Wilson: The simple answer is "quite a lot". I do not know exactly how much, but a lot of that emissions total comes from the burning of peat and horticulture peat. We could easily move that use to zero. I am not talking just about domestic turf. We do not know how much domestic turf cutting there is in Ireland and what are the associated emissions. We have a vague...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (22 Mar 2011) See 5 other results from this answer

Phil Hogan: ...both in the context of Ireland's proposals to address the findings of a European Court of Justice case on on-farm developments as well as broader application of environmental impact assessment for peat extraction. I note the continuing concern expressed in successive questions by the Deputy in respect of the environmental impact assessment of peat extractions. As part of the above...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna: Chairperson Designate (28 Nov 2017) See 2 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...I believe the fundamental nature of the business is not sustainable on a carbon basis. We are a country which is shamed internationally in carbon leagues and so on. We cannot continue burning peat in power stations, importing palm oil kernels or acquiring forests in Georgia. The environmental community will soon start targeting companies which do that, arguing it is not naturally...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (27 Jan 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy is referring to a recent report from the European Environmental Agency, EEA, which suggested that 84% of planting since 1990 has taken place on peat-lands. This figure does not in any way correspond to the information available to my Department. In reply to a number of questions from Deputy Sargent on the matter on 2 December 2004, I indicated that my Department had requested...