EU Meetings
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-28
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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

I thank the Minister of State. In December EU environment ministers held a policy debate on a proposal for the nature restoration regulation to help recover European habitats, 80% of which are in poor condition. This was a major issue. The proposal will set specific legally binding targets and obligations for nature restoration in each of the listed ecosystems.
I want to speak to the Minister of State about a project in Carlow, the Drummin Bog project. It is a voluntary not-for-profit community education project to restore the only raised bog in County Carlow. It is situated close to the River Barrow and the historic site of St. Mullin's. It is a fabulous place. The Drummin Bog project was formed in 2016 and has to apply for a variety of grants and rely on donors for support. Will the Minister of State give us an update on funding? This is a very good project. If he does not have the information today, he might send it to me.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-28