Environmental Pollution.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2008

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

Questions (125)

Kathleen Lynch

Question:

150 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of recent reports of the presence of extremely toxic materials on the site of the former Irish Steel factory at Haulbowline Island, County Cork, she has proposals to introduce a health screening programme for people living in the immediate environs and for people who worked in the factory and the adjoining Naval Service base; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27925/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government has arranged for an independent and rigorous assessment of site conditions at Haulbowline Island following the extensive unauthorised works by sub-contractors. The report from this assessment will inform subsequent discussions at Cabinet level including the question of any studies in regard to human health.

Question No. 151 answered with Question No. 120.