CITY RESIDENTS CONCERNED OVER HOSPITAL WASTE DUMP

Date Published: 23-Apr-2008

Residents in a city housing estate are concerned about the possibility of a radioactive waste dump being located close to their homes.Councillor Niall O' Brolcháin is urging the HSE to rethink the proposed location of the waste facility at the pumphouse, adjacent to the back walls of residents of Newcastle Park.The Green Party Councillor wants the HSE to find a suitable, safe, off-site location for storing radioactive waste.Councillor O' Brolcháin says locating it so close to people's homes is unacceptable.