David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

How many reports have been carried out on this site before it was taken over by the various Government Departments? It is true that there were at least five reports? If so, will the Minister of State list and publish those reports as soon as possible?

Is the Minister of State certain that all the slag and earth removed from the site has been exported and that none of it has been dumped locally? Could she tell me why a detailed in-depth investigation that went down into the depth of this material did not take place? Could she tell me whether it did take place and, if not, why not? Could she tell me whether there is an aquifer under the site? Could she tell me what she knows about the kind of material on the site? Chromium 6, mercury, zinc and other materials have been mentioned. What is there? Is there leachate from the site? We are told that there are unbounded lagoons. Is there leachate from the site into the harbour? Could the Minister of State assure us of the safety of naval personnel working and living within yards of this site? Is she certain that they are safe? Is there a risk from dust contamination? What is the future for this site? Another report is being finalised. How many reports have been carried out on this and why has it taken so long to reach a conclusion?

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