The Minister has not replied appropriately to Question No. 3 which deals specifically with asbestos waste which is stored, pending a decision on a permanent site and a permanent disposal facility. The Minister did not refer to the temporary disposal of asbestos waste. I understand there are a number of sites where it is stored temporarily. I asked in the question that these be listed, where it is held, in what manner it is held and how safe it is. The only information at our disposal is a report published in February which said that 20 tonnes of asbestos waste was being stored at the docks by Cape (Ireland) Limited. Can the Minister give some further information in regard to the temporary storage of asbestos waste?

Information from Dublin authorities suggests that asbestos waste is being stored at particular locations in Dublin docks and at various other points throughout the country, pending resolution of the difficulty I referred to in the reply. Local authorities know exactly their position and what they should be doing in that regard. They have been circularised on this matter twice in recent years.

Can the Minister give the locations where it is temporarily stored?

It is being stored in areas of Dublin docks, the Clondalkin area, the Dartry area and at a site in south county Dublin.

Is it possible for me to find out precisely where asbestos waste is being temporarily stored? For instance, the Minister mentioned Clondalkin. I would also like to know the other areas.

That question could be put to the local authorities concerned. I am sure they would handle it. I do not have the site locations; I only have the general areas.

What is the manner in which it is being stored?

It is only a temporary measure and is safely contained. It is not a long term solution.

Safely contained in plastic containers?

In the short term it is safely contained. It is not the ideal long term solution.

Can the Minister tell me——

There are other questions to be answered.

This is a very important question.

So is Deputy Keating's question and Deputy Ray Burke's question. I am calling Deputy Michael Keating.

I want to find out about the safety of——

I may come back to the Deputy. I am calling Deputy Keating.