Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)

——to ascertain if the Seveso directive would apply to the management of this site. That is not clear because the Minister said it is not listed as an establishment under the directive. I tabled that question because it is the type of directive that should apply to the management of this site. I want the Minister to examine this further. The directive requires the putting in place of plans to deal with a toxic environment above a certain level and ensuring safety provisions are put in place. The issue of this site has been highlighted in terms of information, openness, accountability about the health issues involved and the levels of chromium on the site. The Minister is arranging for a report to be prepared, which is a positive step and represents progress——

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