Infill hazards: I was right

YOUR report (July 19) that Cork County council is to examine sites of former landfills is welcome news.

This is a follow-up to the finding of confidential material at a site in Glounthaune and the uncovering of dangers toxic waste in Haulbowline.

With human life and the environment at stake, I compliment you for highlighting both scandals. It is journalism at its best.

I had a letter published (June 4) under the heading ‘Toxic dump raises questions about infill sites’. In it I said I have always had fears about the creation of infill sites and the monitoring, if any, of materials dumped and buried in them. My fears, unfortunately, were only too well founded.

Cllr Noel Collins

‘St Jude’s’

Midleton

Co Cork