Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 588: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether there are significant health risks associated with incineration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24843/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Incinerators are subject to independent statutory planning and waste licence approval processes. My Department is aware that the Environmental Protection Agency takes human health issues into account when considering waste licence applications. The Agency takes the view that if the licensed emission limits are complied with, then human health is adequately protected in line with best practice.