Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a prosecution will be taken by him regarding a report (details supplied). [43842/09]

Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a major landslide may occur in a designated national heritage area (details supplied). [43843/09]

Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the person responsible for the enforcement of National Heritage Area SI No. 473/2005. [43844/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 to 264, inclusive, together.

I understand that the wind-farm development referred to in the question was granted planning permission before the site was designated as a Natural Heritage Area (NHA). Subsequent to the designation of the site, the developers have approached my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service to discuss how best to progress this development. My Department continues to consult with the developers to minimise and mitigate any impacts on the Natural Heritage Area.

I have no plans to instigate any prosecutions or exercise any other power open to me in regard to this case at this stage. However, I will be keeping the matter under review.