asked the Minister for the Marine if his Department has had any approach from the Association of Marine Incinerators or their members concerning waste incineration at sea using Waterford and Cork as transfer station ports; if his attention has been drawn to any such proposals; and the official approvals and/or licences which would be necessary to operate same.
Written Answers. - Waste Incineration at Sea.
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There is no proposal before my Department from the Association of Marine Incinerators or their members to incinerate waste at sea using the ports of Waterford or Cork. A permit under the Dumping at Sea Act, 1981, would be required for such an operation.