Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.

 

3:00 pm

Photo of Rory O'HanlonRory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 31 from Deputy Morgan.

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major public concern, namely, the urgent necessity for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a statement to the House outlining what representations he has made to the British Government regarding the radioactive leak which occurred at the Thorp plant at Sellafield on 18 April; if he has made an official complaint to the British Government regarding the three-day delay in notifying Irish authorities that such a leak had occurred; and if he will make clear whether he considers a three-day delay in notifying the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland is acceptable.

Photo of Rory O'HanlonRory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Having considered the matter raised, I do not consider it to be in order under Standing Order 31.