Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

In a further provision, the new section 97 allows the EPA to revoke or suspend IPPC licences where the "fit and proper person" requirements are no longer met and this occurs in such serious circumstances as to warrant the action. Section 99H enables any person to take High Court proceedings where an activity is being carried on in contravention of the Act. In such cases, the High Court can make such order as it considers appropriate. Taken together, these measures represent a considerable strengthening and modernising of the powers available to the EPA in relation to implementation and enforcement of integrated licensing.

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