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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 12 Jun 1990

Vol. 399 No. 10

Written Answers. - Euratom Report on Plutonium Market.

Roger T. Garland

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99 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the annual reports of the Euratom Supply Agency, information was given on the activity of the plutonium market (details supplied); if he will outline, in the cases of the plutonium contracts other than those intended for thermal recycling in the years 1987 and 1988, the exact nature of the intended use for the plutonium; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I am aware of the information contained in the annual reports of the Euratom Supply Agency for 1987 and 1988 regarding the plutonium market. Details of individual contracts between suppliers and users of plutonium are confidential. However, I understand that, in addition to thermal recycling and related research, plutonium is also used in fast breeder reactors.

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