571 Deputy Mary Alexandra White asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of conservation rangers for County Carlow; his plans for such staffing resources for County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5033/10]

In addition to the management team at district, regional and divisional levels, ten Conservation Rangers provide cover for the South East Region which includes the Carlow area. Staffing resources in the region are allocated on the basis of regularly assessed priorities.