Willie Penrose
Question:322 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has satisfied herself that Ireland is in compliance with the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC in view of a formal notice issued under Article 169 of the EU Treaty alleging failure to comply with Articles 6(2) and 6(3) of the directive in respect of drainage works carried out at Glen Lake, Rathowen, County Westmeath; if her Department has carried out any remedial works to undo the damage caused to the exit channel from the lake; the measures, if any, she will take to restore this lake to its original state; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6987/99]