Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost incurred by the State in the proposed landfill site at Tooman, Nevitt, Lusk, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41019/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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In line with national policy, my Department does not provide capital funding for new heavy waste infrastructure, including landfills. Therefore, I have not provided any funds in respect of the proposed landfill site at Tooman, Nevitt, Lusk, County Dublin. In accordance with the provisions of the Waste Management Acts, the preparation and adoption of a waste management plan, including matters in respect of the provision of waste infrastructure, are the statutory responsibility of the local authority or authorities concerned, in this case Fingal County Council. Under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act 1996, I am precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to the performance by a local authority, in particular circumstances, of a statutory function vested in it.