Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
371. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding correspondence being issued by Laois County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16230/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the issue referred to in the Question is in relation to Laois County Council informing certain quarry operators that as a public body and operating in compliance with the NRA Circular Letter 01/2006 issued by the National Roads Authority, the Council was requested to only source road building material from quarries which are compliant with planning legislation.
This is a matter for Laois County Council as a road authority, and comes within the policy remit of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
