Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 579: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in relation to the draft Soil Directive; if his Department has considered its impact on agriculture here; if he has discussed the directive with the Department of Agriculture and Food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3647/07]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Consideration of the EU Commission's proposal for a directive establishing a framework for the protection of soil is in the early stages. The proposal has implications for a range of activities including agriculture. My Department has had input from the Department of Agriculture and Food on the Commission's proposal and will continue to liaise closely with that Department as consideration of the proposal progresses.