Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 39: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to complete the review on the designation and purchase of bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9382/10]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the interdepartmental working group on turf cutting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9383/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 and 43 together.

Last year I established an Interdepartmental working group on the cessation of turf cutting in designated raised bogs. The group is nearing completion of its deliberations and I expect to receive its report in the very near future. I will conclude my consideration of the report and any recommendations it contains as rapidly as possible, and will then be in touch with affected individuals and representative groups in regard to the position.