Green Party suspects cover-up of health problems

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Mr Sargent claimed there was enormous reluctance by the State to fully investigate ongoing problems on local farms. He was visiting the farm of Pat and Nuala Geoghegan who have started High Court proceedings against the giant Aughinish Alumina plant located near them which they claim is polluting the environment.

“I am not given to conspiracy theories, but if I was living in this community, I would be tempted to think there are very powerful forces trying to prevent a full investigation into why human and animal health continues to suffer and problems persist,” Mr Sergeant said.