John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

Yes. A complaint was received from the European Commission in May 2009, through the EU pilot pre-infringement process, concerning the regulatory status of the former Irish ISPAT site at Haulbowline. Ireland wrote to the Commission in October 2009 setting out the current position. A response from the Commission is still awaited under this process.

The issue of the regulatory status of the former Irish ISPAT site, however, will now be addressed as part of Ireland's response to the latest letter of formal notice in respect of the case. The EPA is in the process of establishing the licensing requirements and has been in contact with the Office of Public Works in that regard.

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