Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government is reportedly investigating the possibility of installing a radioactive waste facility in Newry, County Down, and the surrounding area of the Mourne Mountains; the steps he is taking to prevent same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7167/19]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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165. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Government is reportedly investigating the possibility of installing a radioactive waste facility at sites (details supplied) in Northern Ireland; the steps he is taking to prevent same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7168/19]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the reports that Newry has been earmarked as one of a number sites that is being considered for the disposal of nuclear waste as outlined in the British Government White Paper; the consultation that has taken place between local authorities in Northern Ireland and County Louth on the matter; if consultation has taken place with the British Government in respect of the proposal; the steps he will take to ensure this will not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7307/19]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 164, 165 and 175 together.

I refer to the reply to questions 563, 578 and 585 on February 12th 2019.

The position is unchanged.