Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-06-13-Speech-2-321"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-06-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Historical liabilities from JRC nuclear activities2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20000613.18.2-321"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-06-13-Speech-2-3222
lpv:speaker	lp:Liam Hyland2
lpv:spoken text	"This report, on which I congratulate the rapporteur, is one further chapter in the debate on nuclear safety during which public concern about the safety of old and run-down installations, particularly in the new applicant countries of central and eastern Europe is highlighted. In the absence of appropriate assurances on safety, the relevance of the nuclear industry to a changing world economy and environment is likely to continue to be a controversial issue. There is a growing unease even with the safest and most modern facilities about our increasing dependence on nuclear energy. Already we have examples of new installations not being commissioned and a re-examination of policy by some Member States. With regard to European policy and its relevance to Member States, I believe we should introduce a period of reflection before embarking on further dependence on nuclear energy. We are living in a time of increasing awareness of the environment and public health. On these issues, the public are seeking assurances beyond reasonable doubt. This is their entitlement and in the light of the many failures and accidents in the nuclear industry, I am not satisfied that they can feel safe with what is happening. The decision last week to close Chernobyl is belatedly welcome. There is now no credible reason for any further delay in closing the Sellafield installation, which has one of the worst safety records in the industry. The impact of Sellafield on public health and the environment is now a matter of fact. The sordid history of management and attempts to conceal serious accidents are a matter that cannot be taken lightly particularly in Ireland where our people are exposed to serious risks with no redress as far as decisions on safety are concerned."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; UEN (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AGRI (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; ECON (2000-03-13--2002-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Malta Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-09-30--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Hyland (UEN )."1

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