PQ 113
113. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made to date, following the Private Members' motion in Dáil Éireann in 2012, in relation to the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation; the progress that has been made with the European Commission in relation to those bogs described by him as problematic and his commitment to press the Commission for flexibility; if the proposal for a phased transition plan that was progressed by officials in discussions with the Turf Cutters and Contractors' Association has been discussed with the European Commission; if it is still being considered as the basis for a resolution of outstanding difficulties; if he will outline the status of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24963/13]
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113. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made to date, following the Private Members' motion in Dáil Éireann in 2012, in relation to the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation; the progress that has been made with the European Commission in relation to those bogs described by him as problematic and his commitment to press the Commission for flexibility; if the proposal for a phased transition plan that was progressed by officials in discussions with the Turf Cutters and Contractors' Association has been discussed with the European Commission; if it is still being considered as the basis for a resolution of outstanding difficulties; if he will outline the status of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24963/13]
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National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions
National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions
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