Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 585: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when turf cutting will cease on the 32 designated raised bogs as outlined in the EC natural habitats regulations 1997; the measures that will be put in place to enforce his decision regarding the cessation of turf cutting. [6663/10]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the findings of the cessation of turf cutting working group will be available. [6664/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 585 and 586 together.

Following the end of 10-year derogation, turf cutting is now due to cease on 32 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Within the coming weeks, I expect to receive a report from the inter-departmental working group that I established last year to make recommendations on managing the cessation of turf cutting within these sites. I will conclude my consideration of these recommendations as rapidly as possible, and will then be in touch with affected individuals and representative groups in regard to the position.