EU asked to look into Cork toxic dump case

THE European Commission is to be asked to investigate the Government’s handling of a toxic dump discovered in Cork harbour.

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly said he would be raising the matter with the commission after it was disclosed that a working group set up by the OPW had no remit to address remediation, contamination or containment at the site on Haulbowline island.

There was widespread anger after Health Minister Mary Harney refused to carry out a baseline health study on people living in the lower harbour.