Horticulture Sector
Dail Éireann — 2022-02-10
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Pippa Hackett (GP), Agricultural Panel

It is important to qualify that Bord na Móna never supplied peat to the mushroom sector, and only supplied it to the amenity horticulture sector. The company has some supplies, and certainly it has indicated that those supplies will be made available to the amenity horticulture sector if it is determined to be good enough. There seems to be a little disquiet as to whether it is of suitable quality.
My advisers and my officials have met with Bord na Móna on this and the expertise that exists within the company after decades of peat extraction and they have equipment available. Bord na Móna will play a role in this. However, it has categorically stated that it will not return to peat extraction. That is no longer part of their remit. If we are looking at engaging in-----

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Sitting date: 2022-02-10