Brian O'Shea
Ceist:43 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of cases of illegal dumping of medical waste drawn to the attention of his Department during 2001 and to date in 2002; the steps which are being taken to prevent such illegal dumping, having regard to the potential health hazards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6975/02]