Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made regarding the provision of an incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin 4; when it will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22937/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The project concerned forms part of the Dublin Regional Waste Management Plan, implementation of which is a matter for the local authorities concerned. Accordingly, the information sought is not available in my Department.

As outlined in the reply to Question No. 15 of 25 February 2010, I have made no secret of my concerns regarding the potential implications of the large scale of the facility for a progressive approach to waste management, based on evolving policy and legislation in the areas of resource management and environmental protection, and I have conveyed these views to Dublin City Council. I have also appointed Mr. John Hennessy, SC, as an authorised person under section 224 of the Local Government Act 2001, to examine various financial matters arising in relation to the project and I expect his report to be furnished to me shortly.