Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 39: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the compensation package in respect of bogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35941/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The voluntary bog purchase scheme, operated by my Department, enables those who own land or have turf-cutting rights on designated raised bogs to sell their interest to my Department on prescribed terms.

My Department is currently examining a number of issues regarding the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Natural Heritage Areas including consideration of the operation of the voluntary scheme.