Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

All of us can pick an example. I visited incinerators in different parts of Europe and I agree with the Senator on the health issue. We recently visited the headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency and its officials point out that the health implications of incinerators are included in an environmental impact assessment. The agency assesses all issues, including traffic, sewerage, electricity, health and safety and so on. It is open to the EPA to take on whatever expert advice it feels is necessary. The Minister stated the Bill does not exclude consultation with experts and, therefore, local authorities can engage an expert if they need an opinion. We can all outline examples of developments going wrong but the thrust of the Bill is in the interest of the wider good. All of us have dealt with delegations and protests about various issues, including incineration, and that will not change. The public has access to many different mechanisms in this regard.