Austin Deasy
Ceist:285 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the plans, if any, she has to employ additional wildlife rangers; and if so, the number and when recruitment will take place. [13856/97]
Vol. 480 No. 2
285 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the plans, if any, she has to employ additional wildlife rangers; and if so, the number and when recruitment will take place. [13856/97]
From my initial examination of the situation I am satisfied that there is a requirement for additional wildlife rangers to cater for the work arising from the designation of the special areas of conservation. The numbers required and the timescale for the appointment has yet to be finalised.