31 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if the compensation to farmers where lands are in special areas of conservation will provide for the loss of sale value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3786/97]

35 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the meetings held by him with farming organisations since the commencement of 1997 in relation to special areas of conservation; and the progress, if any, made as a result of these meetings. [4680/97]

37 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the way in which it is proposed to monitor activities in special areas of conservation; and when final designation decisions and conditions applying will be agreed. [3046/97]

41 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the way in which he proposes to proceed with the requirement of the EU Directive in relation to the designation of wildlife habitats in 1997. [4684/97]

58 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if he will give details of the compensation for farmers affected by special areas of conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4789/97]

68 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the progress, if any, achieved to date in addressing the concerns of farming organisations in relation to the designation of lands as national heritage areas and special areas of conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4795/97]

75 Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if he will give a progress report on the negotiations between his Department and the farming organisations regarding compensation for farmers affected by national heritage areas and special areas of conservation. [4822/97]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 35, 37, 41, 58, 68 and 75 together.