Written answers

Thursday, 9 July 2009

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Special Areas of Conservation

12:00 pm

Photo of Joanna TuffyJoanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 740: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to protect Scragh Bog and Garriskil Bog in relation to proposals to upgrade the M4 from Mullingar to Roosky; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department has had extensive consultations regarding a number of sites of ecological interest along the possible route corridor, including both of the bogs mentioned, which are Special Areas of Conservation. A single route proposal is now expected, arising from the wider consultation process, and this will facilitate further consideration, as appropriate, including in regard to the need for any mitigating measures. My Department will make comments and, if necessary, recommendations to An Bord Pleanála on receipt of a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement which will be required.

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