Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 50: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe for the completion of the remediation of Gortmore mines, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24075/09]

Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Phase 1 of the remediation works at the Tailings Management Facility at Gortmore, Silvermines, County Tipperary, was completed in 2008, on time and within the budgeted cost.

The phase 2 works are scheduled to start in mid-July 2009 and are planned to be substantially completed by the end of 2009, with some minor elements being completed in early 2010. These works will complete the remediation of the Gortmore site. The site will, of course, be subject to long term monitoring and appropriate maintenance works will be undertaken as necessary.