Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 1990

Vol. 394 No. 8

Written Answers. - Shale Quarry Site Development.

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

113 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, within the context of the inter-Governmental Conference and the Secretariat, the question of the proposed development of a 50 acre shale quarry site, adjacent to the historic site at the Battle of the Boyne, which this year will celebrate its tercentenary has been discussed; whether reservations or concerns have been expressed by representatives in the loyalist and unionist tradition on this island with regard to the interference with and disruption of a uniquely historic site; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Collins)

The issue of the proposed shale quarry close to the River Boyne has not been raised or discussed within the context of the Anglo-Irish Agreement. No approaches have been made to the Government on the matter from loyalist or unionist representatives.