54 Mr. Hughes asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht whether he will meet with a delegation from Erris Co-Op in relation to its concerns about the widespread designation of lands in north Mayo arising under the EU Habitat Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/97]

The Deputy will appreciate that it would be difficult for me to personally meet every group that has expressed concern about the implementation of the Habitats Directive.