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EU Directives. (7 Oct 2008)

Michael Kitt: ...habitat under the EU habitats directive. The State has 60% of western Europe's remaining heritage of uncut raised bog. However, less than 1% of the original area of active raised bogs, that is, peatland on which the indigenous flora are still growing and forming peat, remains. Ireland is required to protect priority habitats of European importance under the Habitats Directive, which was...

Seanad: Turbary Rights (21 May 2008)

Michael Kitt: ...a number of issues regarding the future of turf cutting in Ireland and to confirm that turf cutting can continue as normal on most bogs. It is only on the relatively small area of designated peatlands that cutting must cease to preserve what remains of our best bogland for future generations. Ireland's raised bogs are of European importance. Almost all of western Europe's bogs have...

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Kitt: ...on finding alternative forms of energy. The infrastructure of the west is important and needs to be clarified. In considering benefits to an area, I think in particular of areas where milled peat is provided from our bogs. One would normally expect a briquette factory or that the milled peat would be used for the creation of energy. Similarly gas stations should be available as a natural...

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations 2005: Motion. (30 Jun 2005)

Michael Kitt: ...to whom I spoke 20 years ago was probably right to suggest that planning permission will be needed for a certain level of turf-cutting. I presume that we are talking about industrial levels of peat extraction, to be used to produce energy in power stations, for example. I am sure that, like me, the Acting Chairman is acquainted with farmers who are involved in family turf-cutting...

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: ...to discuss adequately. For instance, that restrictions have been placed on the cutting of turf is an important issue in the west and midlands. People often wonder if we are conserving the peat for all of Europe. I understand the need for the directive but I do not comprehend why people who stopped cutting in 1999 do not get paid the same rate as those who stopped in 2004. This is just one...