There’s been a reserved welcome from the Irish Farmers Association to news of a fresh compensation package for Irish turf cutters.
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Minister for Heritage Jimmy Deenihan announced a 50 per cent increase on the previous compensation offer for turf cutters who must stop cutting on protected habitats.
Tullagher Lough and Bog near Doonbeg is included in the list of conservation areas covered by the new EU environmental regulations
Those affected now stand to be compensated by 15-hundred euro a year for 15 years – as well as a once off payment of 500 euro.
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