Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2008
149 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent investigation by consultants into the possible risks posed by hazardous waste to Defence Force personnel on Haulbowline Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department engaged consultants to carry an Environmental Health and Safety Assessment in the Naval Base, Haulbowline earlier this year. RPS were commissioned to do the assessment. The cost of the review was €50,000 (excluding VAT). This cost includes some additional costs for sampling and testing which was commissioned as a result of the preliminary findings of the report.
