Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 2 February 2012, if he will provide a copy of documentation signed by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon under the voluntary bog purchase scheme stating that turf cutting would cease on sites included in special areas of conservation. [45070/12]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question sold his interest in land in a raised bog special area of conservation under the voluntary bog purchase scheme, administered by my Department. An incentive bonus of €6,000, available under the scheme, was also paid to him on the condition that he would permanently cease turf cutting on sites included in special areas of conservation.

I understand that a copy of the documentation signed by this individual at the time has been sent to him.

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the work his Department has carried out to investigate the impact that the halting of turf cutting and plans to raise water table levels would have on adjoining private homes in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45212/12]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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My Department’s approach to the restoration of sites of the nature referred to by the Deputy is set out in the document National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan – Proposed Approach, which is available on my Department’s website at . The document outlines the structures and procedures through which land-owners and those with a legal interest in the sites and in land adjoining the sites will be fully consulted and engaged in the planning and execution of restoration and management measures. I can advise that any restoration measures will be undertaken in a fully considered and structured way, following full consultation with affected parties.