Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take on foot of the several reports into Haulbowline Island, County Cork; if a decision been made on the requirement for a retaining barrier around the east tip; if consultations with other Departments and the local community have concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42941/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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As previously advised, the Government has decided that the Office of Public Works will chair a working group to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the site. The establishment of this group is a matter for the OPW.

The issue of a retaining sea wall or similar such barrier remains a key issue to be addressed in this context. Consideration of a suitable mechanism to be put in place for ongoing dialogue with local communities to ensure that their requirements can be considered by the Government will also be pursued.