Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 188: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of bog cutting for personal use at special areas of conservation on blanket bogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34274/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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At the present time, turf cutting for personal domestic use may continue on blanket bogs Special Areas of Conservation and Natural Heritage Areas, although the use of "sausage" cutting machines is not permitted. However, the conservation status of these designated peatlands is being kept under review.