Edward Nealon
Ceist:76 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by many landholders in counties Sligo, Mayo and Leitrim about the extent of the areas proposed by the Office of Public Works to be designated as natural heritage areas: if the designation of an area will in many cases, especially those suitable for plantation, reduce the value of holdings; if there was adequate consultation with the landholders regarding the proposed designation in view of confusion as to the criteria being used; if he will make a statement on the way in which decisions about proposed natural heritage areas are made and the effect this is going to have on developments in areas so designated; and if the Office of Public Works will enter into consultation with representatives of local communities affected before proceeding further with the designation process. [4792/95]