TURF cutting on
Magheradrummond bog in Inishowen can continue
although no new areas can be opened, it's been
confirmed.
Senator Cecilia Keaveney received the update on the
special conservation area bog at a meeting this week
with Environment Minister John Gormley. |
She was informed that
turf cutting for domestic purposes using the hopper
or hand cutting methods could continue at the bog
between Quigley's Point and Carn. However, a
question mark still hangs over the machine-cutting
method.
Many turf bank owners hire machine operators to
harvest their turf more quickly and in larger
quantities. |
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"The Minister gave an
undertaking that he would take scientific advice on
the sausage machine and its impact on the bog and
return with a decision in relation to whether he
will change current rules in relation to the use of
that machine," said Senator Keaveney.
"This was an important meeting and there are points
that Minister Gormley will return to us on but the
face-to-face interaction cleared some issues and
perhaps expanded on others." Senator Keaveney said
she would keep in contact with the Minister on the
issue. |
