Natural Resources
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-09
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Cathal Crowe (FF), Clare

This question relates to rewetting of bogs and what it might look like in a county such as Clare. There is huge concern because we are hearing it is proposed that up to 90% of drained organic soils would be rewetted, reducing livestock production by 30%, with 875,000 ha brought back into forestry. Overall, this could result in 20% of the State's land being taken out of production, which is a huge concern for rural Ireland. I ask the Minister of State to give some clarity on what is intended.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-09