Labour attacks Sellafield access deal

THE Labour Party accused the Government yesterday of doing a deal with Britain that would give our officials access to the Sellafield nuclear plant in return for our purchase of electricity from the nuclear power station.

The Department of the Environment would not comment on the claim yesterday and said it would respond in detail tomorrow when terms of the deal between the British and Irish Governments are revealed.

The landmark deal that will be signed between Environment Minister Dick Roche and British Ambassador Stuart Eldon will give Irish radiological experts access to the plant and its security arrangements for the first time.