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Nuclear Waste

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2019

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Ceisteanna (164, 165, 175)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

164. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government is reportedly investigating the possibility of installing a radioactive waste facility in Newry, County Down, and the surrounding area of the Mourne Mountains; the steps he is taking to prevent same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7167/19]

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Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

165. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government is reportedly investigating the possibility of installing a radioactive waste facility at sites (details supplied) in Northern Ireland; the steps he is taking to prevent same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7168/19]

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Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

175. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the reports that Newry has been earmarked as one of a number sites that is being considered for the disposal of nuclear waste as outlined in the British Government White Paper; the consultation that has taken place between local authorities in Northern Ireland and County Louth on the matter; if consultation has taken place with the British Government in respect of the proposal; the steps he will take to ensure this will not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7307/19]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 164, 165 and 175 together.

I refer to the reply to questions 563, 578 and 585 on February 12th 2019.

The position is unchanged.

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