Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Toxic Waste. Factory Inspectors and Toxic Discharges
Summary
Browne asked what inspectors do when factories discharge toxic waste into waterways or elsewhere. The Minister said inspectors ensure producers detoxify their waste, while members challenged what happens when they fail to do so.
We have been assured by the Minister on a number of occasions that he has inspectors for places like Asahi and other producing factories. What is the function of the inspector who finds toxic waste being sent out by these factories into the sea, rivers and elsewhere?
Comment on this
It is a matter for the producers of waste to make sure that toxic waste is detoxified.
Comment on this
They are making sure that the producers do the job they should do in relation to toxic waste.
