196. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the fact that many small farmers in western Duhallow are suffering serious loss of income as most of the area is a designated special area of conservation, they cannot plant trees, put up wind turbines or draw hen harrier subsidies as this scheme is closed; the way this issue could be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20625/13]

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196. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the fact that many small farmers in western Duhallow are suffering serious loss of income as most of the area is a designated special area of conservation, they cannot plant trees, put up wind turbines or draw hen harrier subsidies as this scheme is closed; the way this issue could be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20625/13]

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1. 1 May 2013

   Special Areas of Conservation Designation

   196. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the fact that many small farmers in western Duhallow are suffering serious loss of income as most of the area is a designated special area of conservation, they cannot plant trees, put up wind turbines or draw hen harrier subsidies as this scheme is closed; the way this issue could be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20625/13]

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