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19 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he has received the report of the task force on radioactive dumping in the Irish sea which was expected in June 1998; when he will publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16008/99]
48 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the amount of radioactive dumping which has taken place around the Irish coast; the progress, if any, made to address this dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16041/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 48 together.
As I previously informed the House the task force was asked to review and assess the information becoming available on the dumping of radioactive materials in the maritime area. Based on the outcome of this review, the task force is to advise on survey-monitoring and management measures to ensure maximum protection for our marine resources and restore public confidence in the quality of the marine environment.
I understand that the report of the task force is being finalised at present and will be presented to me in the very near future. I will arrange to have the report published as soon as possible thereafter.
