Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 544: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the concerns of many citizens about nitrates, pollution and its effects on lakes, rivers and land here; and if she will make this a priority issue. [10032/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Matters relating to water quality are in the first instance the responsibility of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. When water quality issues arise that relate to agriculture, my Department co-operates fully with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in addressing them.