Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Eugene Murphy is correct. This is most frustrating. The previous maintenance on the Shannon was carried out under a different authority in a different Parliament. This is a complex issue. All of the semi-State companies are now sitting down with the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW. There is significant engagement ongoing. A number of those semi-State companies come under the control of my Department and I have instructed each of them to facilitate the OPW in progressing this matter. I reiterate that this is a complex issue . It is not only a matter of the physical removal of the material; where that material subsequently goes also needs to be addressed as part of this process.

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