Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will meet with representatives of turf cutters on designated bogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19787/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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There are long established procedures for representing the views of domestic turf cutters to my Department and to the Government. In particular, the farming organisations represent the interests of turf cutters, as well as those of farmers, in a standing committee which meets with representatives of my Department on a regular basis. I have no plans for a separate meeting with turf cutters at the present time.