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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 9 Nov 1993

Vol. 435 No. 6

Ceisteanna — Questions Written Answers. - Company Operations in Colombia.

Trevor Sargent

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13 Mr. Sargent asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made any representations to a company (details supplied) over their operations in Colombia, as these have infringed the land rights of Paez Indians, felled vast areas of tree cover, prohibited trade union activists from calling strikes and caused three deaths, 75 hospitalisations and many adverse health conditions due to the release of chlorine after a 1992 accident at their Yumbo factory.

I have received no representations other than those which the Deputy has made about the operations in Colombia of the company in question. Should the Deputy wish to supply detailed information in the matter I will consider what action may be taken.

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