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Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: He has come to a conclusion about this issue for several reasons——

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: ——and he wants to stand up and make one-liners about Ministers of State.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: He does not want to read the report.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I hope he will read it before he makes his contribution.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Yes. There will be a debate. Last week Deputy Rabbitte did not want a report into this matter, now we are giving the Deputy the report.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Tomorrow he will get the report.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: : I am not escaping anywhere.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy is codding himself.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I am sure Deputy Sargent will agree that the EPA's oral hearing into the granting of a licence for the operation of an incinerator in County Meath will give all sides an opportunity to make their views known.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The licence inquiry allows for a lengthy planning process, which is among the most onerous, detailed and open of all such processes. The EPA is independent in the exercise of its functions.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy is entitled to his opinion that the EPA is a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not think it is a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not think those involved in the EPA think it is a joke. The EPA's legislative base is not a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Government's policy is that thermal treatment and energy recovery has an important role as a single element of an integrated approach to waste management.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I have listened to Deputy Sargent's comments. Countries like Holland and Germany, which are recognised as being among the most environmentally advanced countries, combine high rates of recycling with the existing use of modern thermal treatment facilities.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Their recycling performance has not suffered as a result of the provision of thermal treatment facilities. It is important to note that the introduction of thermal treatment will allow this country to reduce its environmentally unsustainable dependence on landfill.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Sargent asked about the health effects of thermal treatment and argued that such effects should be considered during the environmental licensing process. The EPA cannot grant a waste licence if it is not satisfied that the activity in question will not cause environmental pollution. It operates to the highest EU and WHO standards. It follows the rules, directives and procedures——

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: ——of the EU and the WHO, in line with best international practice.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I reject the accusation that the EPA is a joke.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The EPA considers that human health will be protected if people comply with licence emission limits. It follows the procedures to a high standard.