Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2023
437. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address concerns (details supplied) relating to the enforcement of prohibition orders served by his Department relating to a commonage bog in Trumera, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56067/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAny breaches of the EIA (Agriculture) Regulations (SI 456 of 2011, as amended) that are brought to my Department's attention are investigated.
In cases, prohibition notices may issue and be followed up where appropriate to ensure they are being adhered to. Re-instatement notices may also be issued where necessary, and there may also be follow-up action in that regard.
My Department does not comment on any specific individual cases, however, information regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations can be found at: gov.ie - Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (www.gov.ie)
