I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 417 on 10 December 2002.
I have not met BirdWatch Ireland regarding this issue. However, my Department is encouraging and facilitating the active involvement of all interested parties in the implementation of the directive, including public authorities, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational and community interests, environmental organisations and interested persons. A broad range of activities is required for this purpose and numerous actions are being pursued by my Department and other agencies at national, regional and local levels.