Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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146. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update with regard to the detailed site investigation underway at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; when he expects the detailed design of the full remediation works programme to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19556/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Environmental Protection Agency is currently managing the site concerned, including works such as leachate and odour management. My Department continues to provide funding to support this work from the Environment Fund.

I understand that contracts were signed on 27 February, 2013 for the provision of site management services and for the development of an options report for the future remediation of the site. This report will be vital to ensuring that the best technical, environmental and most cost-effective solution for the site is chosen. It is anticipated that the report will be completed in May and this will then inform the approach to remediation.