Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

Having regard to where I come from, I fully appreciate the point made by the Senator. The question was put to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which has a responsibility towards local authorities to co-ordinate their responses. The other issues relate to the OPW which is the lead agency and has allocated substantial funds for the carrying out of surveys and works, etc.