1782 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has reached a conclusion on the number of sheep that sheep farmers in the Shramore and Buckagh areas of Newport, County Mayo, will be entitled to herd on the Neiphin Beg range; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that subsequent to agreements being reached with State agencies that particular numbers of sheep would be allowed to return to the hills, that sheep farmers have been informed that such arrangements no longer apply, and that farmers are being informed that they may only herd as little as 25 sheep in future; if his attention has further been drawn to the economic consequences and the disruption of livelihoods that this involves; if he has considered the implications of the breaking of commitments to farmers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1960/07]

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1782 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has reached a conclusion on the number of sheep that sheep farmers in the Shramore and Buckagh areas of Newport, County Mayo, will be entitled to herd on the Neiphin Beg range; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that subsequent to agreements being reached with State agencies that particular numbers of sheep would be allowed to return to the hills, that sheep farmers have been informed that such arrangements no longer apply, and that farmers are being informed that they may only herd as little as 25 sheep in future; if his attention has further been drawn to the economic consequences and the disruption of livelihoods that this involves; if he has considered the implications of the breaking of commitments to farmers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1960/07]

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