asked the Minister for Local Government if he considers that the organo-halogen compounds, which are found in insecticides and herbicides and which are used in printing and electrical industries, are a particular source of environmental pollution; and if he will undertake studies in this regard and make a general statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Organo-Halogen Compounds.
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I have no evidence that organo-halogen compounds are causing serious air or water pollution in this country. They are, however, among the pollutants listed for priority study of health and environmental risks under the EEC environment programme, and we will have the benefit of work of this kind as it proceeds.