Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will bring forward measures to address the potential increased incidence of landslide activity here as detailed in the Geological Survey of Ireland's new report, Landslides in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33417/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The report to which the question refers, concluded that landslides constitute a potential hazard in many parts of the country and, on average, one has occurred every year over the past 30 years. The report recommends a programme of work estimated at a total cost of 1 million euro in order to; characterise the nature and occurrence of landslides in Ireland, research which areas are most at risk, to ensure that their potential occurrence is fully recognised in the planning system and to inform the public about landslides and their dangers.

The follow up to the report is being considered in the context of the overall work programme of the Geological Survey of Ireland and the financial resources made available to my Department for 2007 and later years.