97 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Question No. 73 of 10 November 2010, if the working group established to develop an approach to the further management and development of the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, County Cork has concluded its deliberations; if a report has been received by him as expected; if this report is to be published; the actions, if any, he intends to take as a result of receiving this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1365/11]

140 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance the number of times the working group chaired by the Office of Public Works and tasked with developing a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, County Cork, has met; the dates of any such meetings; if the report has been concluded and if so, if he has received a copy of this report; the action he intends to take as a result of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1364/11]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 140 together.

The Working Group, established by Government, to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the former Irish ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, has met on a number of occasions in 2010.

The report outlining the Working Group's recommendations is currently being finalised. This report will be submitted to Government in the coming weeks for consideration, including the issue of publication.