Paul McGrath
Ceist:123 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Rathowen, County Westmeath Community Development Company Ltd. regarding drainage works being carried out by the Office of Public Works in that area; the effect of this work on Glen Lake; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this area is designated as a special protection area; if his attention has further been drawn to the investment of the Irish Wildlife Service in this area and the fact that the work of the Office of Public Works will destroy this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/97]