Inquiry into land deal after illegal dumping

AN INQUIRY has been ordered into a proposed land purchase deal between Roadstone and a local authority which is probing illegal dumping on part of the land.

Environment Minister Dick Roche ordered the investigation after discovering Wicklow County Council was seeking to buy a site at Glending, Blessington from Roadstone, despite being involved in protracted legal wrangles with the company over illegal dumping in the area.

Mr Roche’s officials confirmed the move yesterday, saying a letter had been sent to the county council demanding a full explanation and justification for the proposed purchase.