Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2017
65. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department investigated claims that students from the University of Limerick were exposed to hazardous chemicals and organic solvents during the course of their work placement at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/17]
View answerThe Deputy may be aware that I received correspondence on 26 April 2017 which was also sent to a number of other Oireachtas members. There was a reference to University of Limerick students in that correspondence but without any specific detail in relation to the students.
I am arranging for the elements of the correspondence which relate to previous protected disclosures concerning health and safety issues in the Air Corps to be sent to the independent third party I appointed last year to review those allegations. Legal advice has recently been received in respect of the correspondence referred to by the Deputy and is being considered.
Once a final review is to hand, I will determine any further steps required and ensure that all recommendations will be acted upon.
