Written answers

Thursday, 19 June 2008

5:00 pm

Photo of Liz McManusLiz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Defence the involvement of the Army in the disposal of hydrogen cyanide in the Manor Kilbride area of County Wicklow; the reason the Army is involved in providing a service for a private company (details supplied); the payment made to the Army for this service; the safety precautions that have been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24250/08]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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This is a matter in the first instance for South Dublin County Council. Under the Waste Management Act, 1996, the Council proposes to use its powers to dispose of a number of cylinders containing hydrogen cyanide. The Defence Forces in their role as Aid to the Civil Authority have been requested to provide a site and to provide explosives to be used in the destruction of the material. The Defence Forces will monitor and observe the disposal activity in Kilbride Camp.

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