Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
394. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress being made in remediating the area in the vicinity of Donnelly’s Hollow on the Curragh of Kildare which was the subject of illegal dumping by his Department in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3965/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, a mediated agreement was reached between my Department and Kildare County Council in regard to this matter. As a result of the outcome of that agreement the Department of Defence engaged the services of environmental consultants to carry out a Natura Impact Statement and an Environmental Impact Statement incorporating a restoration plan for the area in question. Officials from my Department have met with the local authority throughout 2022 for discussions on this matter and I am advised that it is intended that the matter will be concluded in the coming weeks.
