John Bruton
Question:399 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will carry out a base line study on dioxin levels in grassland pastures in all areas of the country close to planned incinerators in order to be able to identify, on the basis of proper data, whether the proximity of incinerators does lead to an increase in dioxin levels, in order to be able to give such assurances as are appropriate in regard to agriculture produce produced in the area of the vicinity of an incinerator, in the event that such incinerators are built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2477/03]