Edward Nealon
Ceist:44 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if a national survey or count of the badger population was carried out in recent years on behalf of the Office of Public Works; if so, the findings of this count as regards the present estimated badger population in the country; if a report was prepared on the population of the badgers infected by tuberculosis in conjunction with this survey or count; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5703/95]