Unions call for debate on use of nuclear power

THE Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) yesterday called for a debate on whether Ireland should resort to nuclear power.

Launching an ICTU briefing paper on energy, general secretary David Begg said the country had to face “hard facts” on the issue.

“Over the next 20 years, our population is forecast to grow to 5.5 million. That has huge implications for energy supply,” he said.