Trinity Radioactive Waste Incinerator
Dr. O’Connell raised concerns about Trinity College’s proposed radioactive-waste incinerator and the lack of departmental supervision. The Chair ruled the specific case outside the question; the Minister said he aimed to establish a comprehensive system under the EEC directive.
Is the Minister aware that Trinity College, Dublin, propose to build an incinerator for the elimination of radioactive waste with no control or supervision from the Department of the Environment? Does he not consider that a very serious matter, especially when it is done in a residential area?
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That is a separate question. There is nothing in the question about what Trinity College may or may not have done.
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Toxic waste is toxic waste, and this is happening without any supervision or control from the Department of the Environment. It is a serious matter.
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It is my function to secure the introduction of a comprehensive and environmentally acceptable system on the lines required by the EEC directive on toxic and dangerous waste.