Dump controversy: the jury is still out

AS you reported (September 12), there were angry scenes at a briefing for local councillors on the Haulbowline toxic dump scandal, by Environment Minister John Gormley in the Town Hall in Cobh, Co Cork.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2008 - 01:00

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Cllr John Mulvihill (Snr) lashed the minister and called for his resignation for his handling of the situation.

From working with Cllr Mulvihill, I know this is a very emotive issue for him.

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Courts Columnists Place: Cobh Place: Co Cork Place: Haulbowline Island Place: St Jude’s Midleton Co Place: Cork Person: Environment Minister John Gormley Person: Cllr Person: John Mulvihill Person: Cllr Mulvihill Person: Minister Person: Gormley Person: Noel Collins Event: Haulbowline toxic dump scandal

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