There is no moral justification for the discharge of nuclear waste into the Irish Sea – not now, not ever. As technology advances, there are now alternative options available for the safe disposal of this waste. Surely it is better that waste is treated rather than simply dumped into the sea. The horrendous knock-on damage to the marine environment is incalculable and remains so for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. As Minister, I am determined to bring discharges to an end.