Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)

The Fine Gael Members have decided to try to interrupt people now. Maybe the next time the petitions committee comes to Dublin they will show their support for the residents in Ringsend and Sandymount. We should not have a situation whereby four sites are examined but a private company picks a site and completes only one environmental impact study. Dublin City Council made this decision and is trying to force the incinerator into Ringsend. We must have a clear process of site selection that involves communities and their representatives. This did not happen and that is why I petitioned the European Parliament. That process is ongoing and in the autumn I believe they will find and report in our favour. I and the residents of Ringsend and Sandymount took action.

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