Lead content in Whitegate petrol
Cooney urged the Government to use the refinery’s refurbishment to ensure petrol met European lead standards and was safe. The Minister said he would pass the concern to the responsible Minister.
Will the Minister ensure that in the preparation of the draft legislation there will be a positive direction to the operating company to ensure that the lead level in the petrol to be produced will conform to the proper European standard?
Comment on this
I am not in a position to tell the Deputy much about that because it is not in my brief but much will depend on the type of mix used. I am sure the Minister will be conscious of the need to minimise the lead content of the petrol.
Comment on this
Could I emphasise the seriousness of this matter and the amount of worry and public unease about the high quantity of lead in our petrol and that this opportunity of refurbishing the refinery should be used to ensure that the end product is safe so far as lead content is concerned?