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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Cork Proposed Plant Construction.

Environmental regulatory structures

Summary

Barrett asked whether existing structures could support confidence in handling environmental problems; O’Malley said they were not fully satisfactory and that appropriate structures were expected in 1990.

Seán Barrett Mr. S. Barrett Fine Gael

Is the Minister satisfied that the structures are in place that will encourage industry of a similar nature into this country——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

This is a specific question concerning Merrell Dow at Killeagh, County Cork.

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Seán Barrett Mr. S. Barrett Fine Gael

Is the Minister satisfied that we can have confidence in the existing structures that deal with environmental problems?

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I am satisfied that the appropriate structures will be in place during 1990. I am not entirely satisfied that they are altogether satisfactory at the moment, and that is why the Government are proposing the initiative I mentioned.

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