Water Pollution

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Questions (185)

James Bannon

Question:

185 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there was no investigation carried out into the leaking of oil into the Camlin river, County Longford, by a commercial entity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/11]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

The investigation of the incident referred to in the Question is a matter for the local authority, in this case, Longford County Council.