asked the Minister for Finance whether legal action has been threatened to prevent the drainage of the River Boyne; and, if so, by whom such proceedings are being taken.

High Court proceedings are being taken in connection with the scheme prepared for the Boyne catchment. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to restrain the Commissioners of Public Works from submitting the scheme to the Minister for Finance for confirmation or from putting it into operation.

The plaintiffs are:

1. The Right Honourable Frederick William Henry Francis Conyngham, commonly known as the Earl of Mount Charles at Slane Castle, Slane, County Meath, Farmer.

2. Robert Law at Rosnaree, Slane in the County of Meath, Farmer.

3. William R. Searle at Dunmoe Cottage, Navan in the County of Meath, Farmer.

4. Beresford Ivor Fitzherbert at Swynnerton, Navan in the County of Meath, Farmer.

Are they all members of the NFA?

Of the Fianna Fáil Party, as far as I know.

They are all described as farmers.

They are probably fishermen as well.

To what golf club do they belong?