Willie O'Dea
Question:299 Mr. O'Dea asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Minister of State at his Department announced in May 1995 that the River Maigue and its tributaries qualified for funding for a predevelopment assessment survey to be carried out during 1995; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that 19 months later work has not commenced on this survey; when the survey will commence; the length of time it will take to complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4221/97]