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Chairman of County Policing Committee concerned over policing of bogs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Chairman of the County Joint Policing Committee says policing bogs is a drain on Garda resources.
Speaking on ‘Galway Talks’, Councillor Peter Roche claims Gardaí are protecting private machinery on private lands because of the EU Directive on raised bogs.
The legislation imposes restrictions on 53 Irish bogs, which are designated Special Areas of Conservation.
Up to 100 people assisted in cutting turf at Monivea bog earlier this month, where the practice is banned.
Councillor Peter Roche says people are worried about policing services in the county.