asked the Minister for Transport and Power if the January, 1975 resolution sent by the European Commission to the Council regarding a programme on the management and storage of radioactive waste has been adopted, and, if not, if it is likely to be adopted soon to ensure the safety and protection of the public and the environment against the potential hazards associated with the processing, transport and storage of high radioactive waste.
Written Answers. - Radioactive Waste.
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The programme on the management and storage of radioactive waste to which the Deputy refers was adopted by the Council of Ministers at their meeting on 26th June, 1975. The programme will extend over the five-year period 1975 to 1979 with a review at the end of the second year.