Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad
Seanad Éireann — 2020-11-05
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Eugene Murphy (FF), Agricultural Panel

I had to rush up the stairs as well but I have had a little more time to recover than Senator Pauline O'Reilly. The Leader heard from my colleague Senator Aisling Dolan about the horrible possibility of a dump or waste transfer station being located in the town of Ballinasloe. The people there have fought this previously. They thought they had won and I warned them at the time of the possibility of it happening again. I endorse what Senator Dolan said. This is a major issue for a town of 7,000 people, where this station may be placed. This matter has been controversial for years. Court actions have been brought on it previously and we cannot allow this to happen in the town of Ballinasloe. I support my colleague in making the Leader aware of what is going on there.

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Sitting date: 2020-11-05