Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces have made any proposals or suggestions regarding the future of the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, particularly in terms of increasing berthing space at the Naval Service base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has primary responsibility for the remediation of the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline Island, while the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for the future development of the site. A working group, which will include representation from my Department, is being established to consider the future development of the site. Both Departments have been advised of Naval Service requirements and of the Naval Service's wish to use the development of the site to address some infrastructure issues, including the provision of additional berthage facilities. These issues will be addressed by my Department through the Working Group.