87 Dr. G. FitzGerald asked the Minister for Finance the steps which have been taken by the Irish Government arising from the adherence of the EC Convention of 3 December 1981 to the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats.

88 Dr. G. FitzGerald asked the Minister for Finance the steps which have been taken to date to give effect to the EC Council Directive of 25 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together.

Implementation of the convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats is carried out under the provisions of the Wildlife Act, 1976. The same Act also provides for the protection of wild birds in accordance with the EC Directive of 25 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds.