Feargal Quinn (Independent)

It was reported today that the UK Government is planning to announce sometime this week its support for an investigation into new nuclear power stations. The aspect of the newspaper report that struck me was the statement that stations are expected to be built on existing sites to reduce opposition and to speed up procedures. Senators Henry, Ross and Norris have in the past expressed their views on Sellafield very strongly. This is the time for the Taoiseach to move — before announcements are made — so that we will not be trying to change something that has already happened but will influence it before the first decisions are made.