Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Asbestos Dump Site. Proposed asbestos dump in Ovens
Summary
Dr. Browne asked the Minister to prevent an asbestos dump near homes in Ovens, citing residents’ cancer fears. Mr. O’Malley said the IDA had no plans to site one there.
asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if, in view of the grave fears expressed by the residents of Ovens, County Cork about the cancer hazard created by the presence of the asbestos dump near their homes, he will intervene to prevent the siting of the dump in this area.