asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the date on which the IDA inspected Fort Camden, Crosshaven, County Cork, with a view to the storage of asbestos waste from the Raybestos Manhattan factory at Ovens; and the outcome of this inspection.
Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Asbestos Waste Storage .
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: Fort Camden was inspected by the IDA on 20 May 1978 with a view to considering its suitability as a site for temporary storage of asbestos waste material pending the availability of a permanent dump. I am informed, however, that dumping has been taking place for the past two days at Barnahely, Ringaskiddy, County Cork, and accordingly further consideration of alternative temporary sites is not now necessary.
: Has permission been given by the Minister for Defence to the IDA to undertake such an inspection?
: Yes.