Person: Daragh Lynott

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Confidence in EPA ‘lost’ after spill

THE public has lost confidence in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the spillage of 252 tonnes of caustic soda into Cork Harbour, the Green Party said last night.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2005

Credibility of EPA seriously damaged

The behaviour of the Environmental Protection Association (EPA) in the wake of the caustic soda spillage in Cork harbour is a cause for serious concern.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005

EPA did not contact firm on day of toxic spillage

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admitted last night that no one from its agency spoke to the company which leaked 252 tonnes of caustic waste into Cork Harbour on July 3.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005

EPA backtracks on official’s role over toxic spill

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admitted last night it did not know the identity of the “senior official” who decided not to send an inspector to immediately check out the spillage of 252 tonnes of caustic soda into Cork Harbour earlier this month.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005