David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount expended to date on investigations by consultants on site conditions on Haulbowline Island; the amount expended on removing hazardous waste from the site to date; the further amounts he expects to be expended in relation to these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42054/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The amount expended to date on investigations on current site conditions on Haulbowline is €308,709.15. This comprises costs associated with sampling, analysis, topographical and foreshore ecological surveys, project management and professional fees for the three distinct modules of work i.e. air, marine and site investigation and assessment. It is anticipated that an additional amount of approximately €50,000 will be expended, including the costs associated with a peer review, by the time all the current investigations and reports are finalised.

In 2008, a total of €42,008,184.26 has been expended on site surface clearance works, including disposal costs for solid and liquid hazardous waste. Further costs of approximately €1.1m will arise in 2008 in respect of ongoing management of the site, including in regard to site staff, security, utilities and small trade and service contracts. It is not possible to quantify the further amounts that may be required in respect of future works pending decision-making on the preferred future use of the site, as this will determine the level and extent of any further necessary works.