Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

Deputy McManus correctly stated that four sites were examined. The site was selected on the basis that the other three sites did not meet the criteria in terms of safety. I do not know the locations of the other sites. However, I will obtain that information and communicate it to the Deputy.

The Deputy is correct that the burn-off and explosion was cancelled as a result of sabotage on the Army camp. The matter is under investigation by the Army. Security at the camp is being reviewed. The Deputy will appreciate I cannot say much more in this regard.

Security checks of the UK company is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Department of Defence simply seeks from that Department a guarantee that it has met its requirements in regard to safety, planning and so on. Once we receive that assurance and are provided with an indemnity we give the go ahead for use of the site.

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