Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Feb 1999

Vol. 499 No. 4

Written Answers. - Special Areas of Conservation.

Trevor Sargent

Question:

146 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans, if any, she has to declare the 4,993 hectares of remaining intact raised bog as special areas of conservation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1040/99]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss De Valera)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 775 of 27 January 1999.