Gerard Murphy
Ceist:340 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he intends to take with regard to a site (details supplied) in County Cork. [20991/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 July 2004
Ceisteanna (340)
Freagraí scríofa
I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that the site to which the Deputy refers is in the ownership of Údarás and has been vacant since 2001. A survey and environmental audit of the site was commissioned by and presented to Údarás in November 2002. The report was forwarded to the environmental department of the relevant local authority and the Environmental Protection Agency and has been the subject of ongoing discussions between these parties.
The current position is that Údarás na Gaeltachta intends to agree a programme of works with Cork County Council to address the general condition of the site. This will include such issues as the demolition of derelict buildings and the removal of scrap and miscellaneous rubbish, along with screen planting to improve the visual aspects of the site. I am also informed by Údarás that it is continuously seeking employment creation opportunities for the Gaeltacht area in question.