Edward Nealon
Ceist:155 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for the Environment when a new EC Directive dealing with the banning of certain kind of solvents, known as valclene 113, and used by dry cleaners in certain kinds of machines will be introduced; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, as a result of this Directive, a large number of expensive machines used by dry cleaners will no longer be of use; if any special arrangements or exemptions are being provided for the owners of these machines; if any compensation will be made for their replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.