Michael Bell
Ceist:183 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on the loss of millions of euros in the European Union grant aid due to the fact that Dúchas, the heritage service, has only a very limited ability, which is affecting the balance of trade with trading nations in relation to European Union habitats and wildlife directives, which are causing major problems for port companies regarding planning and development projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9059/02]