Winter fuel applications

UP to 275 applications were received by the Department of the Environment for the €1,000 winter fuel gratuity to compensate those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in 32 raised bogs ordered by the Government.

More than 100 applicants have received payment already, and assessment of the remaining applications will be completed shortly.

The Interim Compensation Scheme is available for turbary rights holders who have been cutting turf for their domestic needs for the past five years on the affected bogs.