Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2006
368 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress being made in the identification of the scale of problem of the zebra mussels in western lakes and river systems; the nature and result of such analysis; his plans to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31682/06]
View answerPrimary responsibility for measures to control the ecological impact of invasive species on freshwater ecology and native species and their implications for compliance with the Water Framework Directive rests with my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
I can assure the Deputy that the State Agencies under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, will continue to work with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the relevant local authorities in dealing with the threat posed by the Zebra Mussel and other invasive species.
