Greens question EPA chief's credentials

A GOVERNMENT decision to appoint a former business leader to a top environmental watchdog post has sparked a fierce political row.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2002 - 01:00
Carl O’Brien, Political Correspondent

Dr Mary Kelly, a former official in employers’ group IBEC, has been appointed director general of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Green Party chairman John Gormley said Ms Kelly had in the past argued vehemently against the policies of environmentalists, such as zero waste and energy taxes.

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