MEP attacks watchdog over Alumnia audit

AN MEP last night expressed concern about the results of an environmental audit into a major factory in Limerick.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that the Aughinish Alumina plant in Askeaton produced emissions in 2003 which were seven times higher than the permitted level and was unable to account for 7,000 tonnes of toxic caustic solution.

Independent MEP Cathy Sinnott said the previously unpublished 2003 audit raised serious questions.