Going back to the programme for Government, I would like to thank the Minister, Deputy Josepha Madigan, for her interest and the work that she and her officials have done with regard to Moanveanlagh Bog in north Kerry. A couple of weeks ago an official in her Department asked for information which he was duly given and which has not been acted upon yet. It relates to a specific landowner who is very co-operative in wanting turf cut in that particular section of bog. There is a right of way issue and all the information has been given to the Department. All we want is for the officials in Minister's Department to continue the good work they have been doing. I am not being critical of them but I am trying to give them one final push because the weather is very good and whether one knows it or not, it is ideal weather for saving turf.

Does the Deputy expect the Minister to go down and foot the turf herself?

No, not right now but her officials can help us in getting the men ready to start work on the turf. All I need is for the officials in her Department to take the information that we and the locals have given them, use it and put in place the measures needed to allow us to get on with the work. I am pleading with the Minister on the record of the Dáil. She was very co-operative until a couple of months ago. I know she has a lot on her plate but given that the sun is shining, I am asking her to approach this in a workperson-like way and to allow us to do the work we want to do and get the turf cut again in Moanveanlagh Bog in Kerry, because it should never have been stopped in the first place.

The Deputy is aware of the difficulties and challenges facing this particular part of Kerry in respect of turf cutting. I will take the Deputy's concerns back to the Department and, in particular, to Niall Ó Donnchú whose is dealing with this matter on the Deputy's behalf. I am sure we can find a way to move forward.