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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2011

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Ceisteanna (315)

Alan Farrell

Ceist:

348 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed timeframe within which the working group on pyrite will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24900/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

On 15 September I announced the establishment of a panel to seek to identify a way forward in regard to pyrite contamination in private housing stock. Arrangements for the establishment of the panel should be finalised this week.