Charlie O'Connor
Ceist:294 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the actions he has taken in respect of Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/03]
Vol. 573 No. 4
294 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the actions he has taken in respect of Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/03]
The Irish Government is continuing to take a proactive role in opposing the risks to health and the environment associated with the operations at the Sellafield nuclear plant. An Agreed Programme for Government has stated that we regard the continued existence of Sellafield as an unacceptable threat to Ireland and that it should be closed safely. We are continuing to use every diplomatic and legal route available to us to work towards the removal of this threat.