Billy Timmins
Question:34 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the number of pairs of egrets known to be habitating estuaries and rivers along the south coast; when they first re-appeared in this country; the measures, if any, the wildlife section of her Department are taking to protect them, their habitats and breeding grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23848/99]