Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the existing site at Gortmore, I know that a third of the site was remediated through my Department a number of years ago, another two thirds of the site through the company and there was in-sowing of metal-resistant grasses.

I know there are particular issues with horses. Discussions are ongoing through my Department and the Chief State Solicitor's office.

In respect of the Magcobar site, I understand that it would not be legally possible for the Department to compulsorily purchase any site unless it was necessary to remediate the land. The Department would not have a direct legal basis to do so. The county council may have a legal basis but it would need to check that in respect of very small sections of it. I would be very happy to discuss these issues with council officials and members of the community at a date to be arranged.

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