Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011
324 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to carry out a comprehensive clean-up at the former Irish ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11268/11]
View answerAn Office of Public Works chaired working group has been developing proposals for a structured and coherent approach to the further management of the former ISPAT site. The working group's terms of reference include examining the regulatory requirements for the site and advising the Government on the site's most beneficial future use. Plans for future use will determine the levels and extent of further works and/or remediation required, as well as helping to clarify further regulatory requirements, national and European, which may fall to be met.
I understand that the working group is currently finalising its report, which will provide a further key input to the process of charting a definitive and transparent way forward in relation to the site, and assist in addressing concerns of the local community. I look forward to considering the report's conclusions with my Government colleagues at an early date.
