Former landfill in Cork is leaking

A former landfill south of Cork City, but operated by Cork County Council, has been leaking.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016 - 01:00

Sean O’Riordan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)is working with the local authority to rectify the issue.

The landfill, at Raffeen, near Monkstown, was operated between 1979 and 2001, and, according to the county council, only accepted non-hazardous waste.

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Courts Place: Cork Place: Cork City Place: Raffeen Place: Monkstown Person: Enda Kiernan Organisation: Cork County Council Organisation: Environmental Protection Agency Organisation: EPA

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