Independent TD welcomes exemption for turf cutting

INDEPENDENT TD Luke Flanagan of Roscommon-South Leitrim has welcomed an exemption for domestic turf cutting on 75 national heritage area sites, subject to the introduction of an agreed national code of environmental practices.

“This is excellent news and I hope it will be followed through,” he said.

According to Mr Flanagan, who has acted as PRO of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, “An independent mediation committee will be established for all relevant stakeholders to deal with the 55 special areas of conservation.