Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 877: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if turf cutting is now prohibited on the 32 designated bogs on which the derogation has lapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The ten year derogation on turf cutting on the 32 Raised Bog SACs that were notified for designation in 1999 has now expired. In the coming weeks, I expect to receive a report, and recommendations for managing the cessation, from the Working Group on the Cessation of Turf Cutting in Designated Areas, and I will conclude my consideration of these as rapidly as possible.