Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 214: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding the sale of bogland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and when it is envisaged that this person will receive payment for their bogland. [10672/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. However, there are a number of applications still on-hand.

In general, priority under the scheme is being given to applications pertaining to those 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation where turf cutting has already ended. The site in question is not within a Special Area of Conservation and it is not prioritised for payment.

My Department will be writing to existing applicants under the voluntary purchase scheme to outline their options in light of the availability of alternative compensation arrangements.