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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 314. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the findings of the working group established by his Department to examine the peat supply issue to the horticultural sector in the wake of the peat harvesting cessation on Bord na Móna bogs; the way in which he plans to deal with this issue in the short-term to protect those involved in the horticultural trade;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 315. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will introduce as a matter of urgency to ensure that there is an adequate supply of domestic peat for the mushroom and horticulture sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51484/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 316. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it will be ensured that the concerns of the mushroom and horticulture sector in relation to the harvesting of horticultural peat are addressed in view of the importance of peat for that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51486/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314, 315 and 316 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has no involvement in the regulation of peat extraction. Nevertheless, 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. Malcolm Noonan T.D.,...