Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding Thornton Hall, the Minister stated the timeline was a number of weeks. Is it still mid-October? I am conscious that the end of June and the end of September were initial dates that have passed. I am concerned the updates we are getting from the Department are not detailed, whether that is in terms of the transport plan, social protection, health, well-being, noise assessments or wastewater treatment. What is the current state of play and is the target still the middle of this month? Is it still in the region of forty people and what is the long term plan? It is not sustainable or suitable to have eight-man tents there for an extended period. What is the Department looking at with regard to a transition period to put this on a more stable footing for everyone involved?

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