asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if, further to his reply to a parliamentary question on 24 April 1980 concerning the pollardstown fen, he well states the current situation concerning the negotitions his Department have had with the land-owners concered with a with a view to the purchase of the Fen for conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers . - Pollardstown Fen Survey .
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: Piliminary discussions have been held with the landowners concerned. It is hoped to open price negotiations in the near future.