Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Jun 2003

Vol. 568 No. 5

Written Answers. - Nuclear Safety.

Joe Sherlock

Question:

113 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to reports that BNFL was seeking to increase the amount of radioactive waste, T99, being discharged into the Irish Sea; if he intends to seek an assurance from the British authorities that there will be no increase in the amount of radioactive waste being discharged into the Irish Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16529/03]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 168 of 14 May 2003.

Question No. 114 answered with Question No. 108.