Michael Fitzmaurice
Question:274. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if adequate measures were put in place on Sliabh Ban, Doughill Forest, County Roscommon, to protect wildlife populations prior to the commencement of works on the Sliabh Ban wind farm project (details supplied), in view of the fact the frog spawning season has commenced and spawning areas have been disturbed by works undertaken to date by the wind farm developer; if she will direct the National Parks and Wildlife Service to carry out an urgent survey of all protected species on this site prior to recommencement of these works in order that mitigation measures will be implemented to protect wildlife populations and the habitats they depend upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9627/15]
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