Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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Question 565: To ask the Minister for Finance the activities licensed by his Department since the introduction of S.I. No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2131/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The European Communities (Natural Habitats) (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 have amended the Habitat Regulations 1997 to 1998 and the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2000. In accordance with this legislation, licensing of activities is carried out by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG). The Office of Public Works will give advice and assistance where required but, has no role in issuing licences.