Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004
61 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the meeting between his Minister of State and other interested groups in Nenagh on 23 March 2004 regarding remedial works required to be completed at the former site of a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10228/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraA meeting was held on 22 March 2004 in Nenagh between officials of my Department, the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, North Tipperary County Council and Mogul of Ireland Limited in relation to the remediation works required to be completed by Mogul under clause K of its State mining lease at Silvermines, County Tipperary.
The meeting discussed Mogul's submission of 5 March 2004 to the exploration and mining division of the Department, which sets out in detail its proposals for addressing its clause K remediation responsibilities and requirements. Mogul's proposals are conceptually acceptable, subject to provision of greater detail. A copy of the press release setting out the outcomes of the meeting is attached for information.
A copy of Mogul's proposals was given to representatives of the local community on 22 March and they delivered a copy of their own proposals to departmental representatives. A meeting with the local community will be held shortly. North Tipperary County Council has sought further information in respect of an application for a waste permit for Gortmore sought on behalf of Mogul.
