: I might point out——

: We must move on. I have given the Deputy very considerable latitude on this question. I have called the next question but because it is Deputy Conaghan I will——

: In view of the lack of any policy in relation to conservation under the Wildlife Act is the Minister aware that in the Six Counties — which comprise a fifth only of the area of the country — there are over 60 nature reserves, 44 areas of scientific interest and many important areas owned by the National Trust? In view of the lack of any conservation development in relation to wild life would the Minister seriously consider this important wild life area which was designated by the European Commission as an important wetland? Would the Minister take due consideration of the importance of this area in relation to conservation?

: I fully accept the importance of wild life conservation but I would point out to the Deputy that the allegation that we have no policy is totally erroneous. Indeed there is a major piece of legislation on our Statute Book put through this House by the present Ceann Comhairle.