Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 February 2003
Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
It is often interesting to go back to the original source of much that is quoted. Regardless of the side of the argument quoted, the actual scientific paper is generally more nuanced. The universal statement at the end of all research papers is that more research is needed. Researchers stay in business by always recommending more research. It would be useful to encourage independence in the preparation of environmental impact statements. I take the opportunity presented by this Bill and its strange collection of unrelated items – although that is a separate issue – to suggest this to the Minister.
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