Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Mar 2000

Vol. 516 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hazardous Waste.

Liz McManus

Question:

23 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans, if any, he has to reduce the number of vessels passing through the Irish sea carrying nuclear waste in view of the potential dangers of these vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/00]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Fahey)

The position in relation to this matter is as outlined to the House on several occasions by my predecessor, Deputy Woods, and most recently by myself on 10 February last.