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Thu 04 Apr 2011Mediation body for turf-cutting
The Government today announced a new turf-cutting mediation body and promised details of a compensation scheme in response to a European infringement action against Ireland for failing to protect raised bogs.
In a statement, the Government said an independent, non-statutory Peatlands Council would be created to respond to commitments set out in the Programme for Government and to assist Ireland in responding to the requirements of the EU Habitat's Directive, which require Ireland to protect and conserve important peatland habitats.
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