Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
467. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Environmental Protection Agency has reported to him following the consultation process on the Kerdiffstown landfill remediation project remedial options report; and if so when will he bring proposals to Government. [2755/14]
View answerThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently managing the Kerdiffstown landfill site, including works such as leachate and odour management. My Department continues to fund this work and will provide support for the ongoing remediation of the site again in 2014. The EPA signed a contract on 27 February 2013 for the provision of site management services and for the development of an options report for the future remediation of the site. This Kerdiffstown Landfill Remediation Project Remedial Options Report, which is vital to ensuring that the best technical, environmental and most cost-effective solution for the site is chosen, was finalised in July. The EPA then carried out a consultation process on the report with the local community and elected representatives. Following examination of the report options and feedback from the consultation process, the EPA has very recently written to my Department with advice on its recommended course of action.
Taking cognisance of this advice, I will shortly bring a recommended course of action to Government for approval.
