Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State is correct: we have discussed this a number of times in an effort to advance the work. The last time the matter was discussed during Question Time it sounded as if the plan for Baile Bhuirne was more advanced, with a view to having an exhibition late last year. At that stage, the construction environmental management plan, as well as an operations and maintenance plan were being completed. An environmental impact assessment report was also being completed. It almost feels like a year has been lost given the fact that the Minister of State is talking about a plan for late this year. Can he confirm that the construction environmental management plan has been concluded and that an environmental impact assessment report has also been concluded? We know that RPS consultants had been engaged. I seek clarification from the Minister of State on the matter.

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