Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 886: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the designation of North Loughatorick Bog at Woodford, Slieve Aughty, County Galway has; the plans he has to purchase this bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22649/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The bog known locally as North Loughatorick District bog is not a designated bog and it is not proposed to purchase that bog. However, Slieve Aughty Bog NHA (001229) is in the Loughatorick townland and my Department proposes to purchase designated raised bog at that site.