asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the beach at Tramore, County Waterford had exceeded EC guidelines in its level of sewage pollution and also in its level of heavy metals; the plans, if any, he has to deal with the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Tramore, Waterford, Beach Pollution.
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I presume the question relates to a survey of bathing waters which was the subject of a statement issued in March by the Consumers' Association of Ireland. Tramore was one of the 15 Irish bathing areas included in the survey. I issued a comprehensive response to this statement and included it in my reply to Question No. 98 of 22 March 1988.
As regards water quality at Tramore, I am advised that monitoring conducted by Waterford County Council has established that the water at Tramore complies with the requirements of Directive 76/160/EEC concerning the quality of bathing water. I share the council's conclusion, based on its own extensive monitoring since 1978, that Tramore has been, and remains perfectly safe for bathing.