John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 303: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the estimated cost of €10.3 million for the remediation of the Tramore and Dungarvan landfills in County Waterford he will change the law in order that central funding for such work will be made available to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31119/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In regard to landfills which are closed or are now closing, but which when in operation complied with the then existing legal requirements, a direction issued by me has reminded local authorities of their obligation to identify and risk assess all such facilities having regard to modern environmental standards. The EPA is preparing a methodology to assist in the risk assessment phase of this process. The environmental and financial implications of this landfill legacy will be further considered when this investigation has been advanced.

John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 304: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extra funding he has provided to Sligo and Leitrim County Council for the collection of dangerous household waste at recycle centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31130/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department does not provide dedicated funding for the collection of household hazardous waste. A subvention is provided towards the operational costs of civic amenity and bring sites, but this is not ring fenced by material type. Sligo County Council has received a total of €96,050 subvention since 2003 and Leitrim County Council has received €111,600. No subvention has yet been issued for 2005, but it will be provided before the end of the year.