asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware (a) of the danger to health created by the present neglect of the sewerage disposal works at Tallaght Camp, County Dublin; and (b) that the overflow from these works flows past the windows of a house and through fields causing a serious threat to the lives of human beings and also to dairy herds; and, if so, whether he will have the position investigated immediately with a view to ensuring that this neglect is remedied and that the former system of employing a worker to look after these works is resumed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tallaght Sewerage Disposal Works.
I am not aware that there is any danger to health arising out of the operation of the sewerage disposal works at Tallaght Camp. I am satisfied that there is no negligence in the working of the installation and I do not propose to alter the present arrangements in that regard.
Will the Parliamentary Secretary indicate how he came to form this conclusion as regards this matter, because I happen to know the direct opposite? There is very grave danger to the residents in that area.
When did the Deputy get to know that?
I have known it for some time.
How long? I do not know who is asking the questions. I want to get information.
It is for a Deputy to ask questions and it is for a Minister or Parliamentry Secretary to reply.
I thought that was the procedure. In view of the fact that I have not got a satisfactory reply, I propose to raise the matter on the Adjournment.