Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 April 2003
Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases.
In the meantime, the recent dry weather has created a situation whereby dust is blowing from the tailings and lead, cadmium and mercury contained in the dusk is landing on fields and getting into people's houses. People who live locally say they can smell the substance. I have experienced this myself. There are major concerns in regard to human health and animal health. I spoke to a local farmer today who told me that one of his animals became ill a few days ago. He had the animal tested, the results came back today and the animal is suffering from lead poisoning as a result of dust from the tailings pond. Amazingly, the animal is recovering.
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