Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 2

Written Answers. - Pollution Control.

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

260 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposals, if any, he has to reduce the use of phosphate detergents in order to improve water quality and control entrophicating in lakes and rivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22905/97]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. D. Wallace)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 82 of 25 November 1997. The position is unchanged.