Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

This is a very serious issue and I know the Minister is treating it seriously. When was he first briefed on it and when was its seriousness first brought to his attention? The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has been involved with this matter since 2005. It arises from a court case that was struck down in respect of a licence by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2002. The agency, the Minister and Cork County Council have reports and they should be made available to all Members of the House. It was disrespectful to Members of the House that information was given to residents yesterday evening, including a person who has no democratic mandate, and not given to all Members of the House.

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