HUNDREDS ATTEND GLINSK MEETING ON TURF CUTTING BAN

Date Published: 21-Sep-2009

Hundreds of people attended a public meeting in Glinsk last night [20/9] to discuss turf cutting restrictions.The vast majority of the 32 raised bogs affected by the EU restrictions are in Galway and Roscommon.The Turf Cutters and Contractors Association began campaigning against the restrictions several weeks ago, when a meeting was held in Abbeyknockmoy.Since then, the campaign has gained momentum, with further meetings planned for Sligo, Limerick, Offaly and Kerry.Local TDs and Libertas leader, Declan Ganley were among those who turned up at last night's meeting.Chairman of the Turfcutters and Contractors Association, Michael Fitzmaurice, says there is anger out there against the proposals