95 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the action, if any, he will take to have the serious and ongoing problem of pollution curbed in the coastal area of Howth and Sutton where general dumping from the sea is presently on the beaches, particularly from St. Fintan's Church in Sutton to Red Rock on Strand Road; the further action, if any, he will take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7294/00]

It is a matter for Fingal County Council to deal with pollution on beaches in its functional area, including the identification and prosecution of offenders.