95 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total land area and location of boglands affected by special areas of conservation or other conservation measures preventing traditional turf cutting; the number of bogs; the area of each; the total number of traditional turf cutters affected; if any discussions have taken place with EU representatives with a view to a resolution of the issues; if alternative areas can be offered for conservation which will not impact to the same extent on traditional turf cutters; if other EU countries have had to seek variation of directives when national tradition came into conflict with EU directives; if he will pursue such options; if he will arrange for a comprehensive review of all aspects of the way in which certain conservation measures conflict with tradition; if he will ensure that each and every aspect of the situation is examined with a view to reaching a fair and equitable conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13979/11]

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95 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total land area and location of boglands affected by special areas of conservation or other conservation measures preventing traditional turf cutting; the number of bogs; the area of each; the total number of traditional turf cutters affected; if any discussions have taken place with EU representatives with a view to a resolution of the issues; if alternative areas can be offered for conservation which will not impact to the same extent on traditional turf cutters; if other EU countries have had to seek variation of directives when national tradition came into conflict with EU directives; if he will pursue such options; if he will arrange for a comprehensive review of all aspects of the way in which certain conservation measures conflict with tradition; if he will ensure that each and every aspect of the situation is examined with a view to reaching a fair and equitable conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13979/11]

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