Bog owners vow to defy EU ban and cut turf

BOG-OWNERS have vowed to continue cutting turf, defying an EU-imposed ban which they described as a “new form of eviction from people’s land”.

The Turf Cutters and Contractors Association said it will not accept the Government’s offer of €1,000 a year in compensation.

“We never looked for compensation, all we look for is to continue our right to cut turf,” said its spokesman and Independent TD, Luke Ming Flanagan.