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Government has been urged to demand Sellafield’s closure via The Irish Times

The Government has been urged to demand the complete closure of the Sellafield nuclear site on the west coast of Britain after a BBC programme raised concerns about safety at the facility. The Panorama investigation was prompted by a former … Continue reading

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Sellafield Safety Shocker: Nuclear waste abandoned 40 years ago lies in rotting containers open to the elements via Irish Mirror

Whistle-blower’s photos lay bare risk of disaster as expert warns it’s another Fukushima waiting to happen These photos of highly radioactive waste in crumbling ponds proves Sellafield is a Fukushima-like nuclear disaster waiting to happen on our doorstep. These alarming … Continue reading

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No nukes are good nukes: former Japanese PM’s advice to Ireland via thejournal.ie

THE JAPANESE LEADER who was in charge of pick up the pieces after the Fukushima reactor disaster has warned Ireland against following in his country’s nuclear footsteps. Former prime minister Naoto Kan today told a panel of Irish energy-industry heavy … Continue reading

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Irish free to sue British nuclear operators over contamination via The Independent

British nuclear operators face being sued for billions of pounds by the Irish government and Irish victims of any radioactive damage they cause under legal changes to be introduced this year. Politicians and campaigners in Dublin have long complained about … Continue reading

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Politicians hear arguments for nuclear energy in Ireland via The Irish Times

Lobby group BENE makes presentation to Oireachtas committee Ireland should consider using nuclear power to generate electricity before Moneypoint power station reaches capacity in 2025, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Nuclear energy would be a clean, safe, and cost effective … Continue reading

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‘No record’ of UN letter on Hinkley Point nuclear station via Irish Examiner

The Department of the Environment said it has no record of being written to by a UN committee investigating whether Ireland was properly consulted in Britain’s decision to build a new nuclear power plant. The UN wrote the letter a … Continue reading

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