EPA investigates cement plant over city dust cloud

A ‘dust cloud’ which covered suburban areas on the southside of Limerick city has led to the Environmental Protection Authority investigating an Irish Cement plant at Mungret.

Fine Gael councillor Daniel Butler yesterday said the EPA had found matching samples, after a previous ‘blowout’, at the plant. He said Irish Cement had been ordered by the EPA to clean residents’ cars in the area.

Houses and cars were affected by the dust emissions and Mr Butler alerted the HSE’s public health office after complaints from parents of children who suffer from asthma.