Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

Building on our success to date, the Bill brings national legislation fully into line with the directive by amending the licensing provisions of both Acts. In the context of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, I draw the attention of Senators to a number of key new provisions arising from the directive. Transposing the directive requires a move from integrated pollution control to integrated pollution prevention and control. This change of words reflects the increasing emphasis we place on the prevention and minimisation of environmental problems at source rather than on controlling them after they have arisen.

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