Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the protected habitats cladium fen, alkaline fen, tufa springs and the protected species Vertigo geyeri, V moulinsiana, and V angustior at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare. [32686/09]

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 159: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates of the funds required to ensure the favourable conservation status of the protected species and habitats as a result of the placing of the Kildare bypass in a cutting. [32687/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together.

My Department is currently compiling the information available on the status of the various protected species and habitats at Pollardstown Fen and will forward the information to the Deputy as soon as possible. Scientific monitoring of the effects of the motorway development was commissioned by the National Roads Authority and information on the cost of protecting species and habitats as a consequence of this project is a matter for the Authority.