Phil Hogan
Question:322 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline his views on the basic Community principle in respect of the environment that the one who pollutes pays; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Environmental Pollution.
The Government support the polluter pays principle as set out in Council Recommendations 75/436/ EURATOM, ECSC, EEC of 3 March 1975, and where feasible will continue to give effect to it when preparing and implementing environment legislation, programmes and policy. The principle is expressly cited in section 52 (2) (d) of the Environmental Protection Agency Bill, 1990, as one to which the proposed agency should have regard in carrying out their functions.