Petition brings toxic dump fight to Europe
The petition, drafted by the Cork Harbour Health pressure group, was presented to Eurocrats by Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly.
In July 2008, it was discovered that tonnes of toxic waste had been dumped on Haulbowline island, including the highly carcinogenic Chromium 6. Major concerns have been raised that the dump could be responsible for Cobh having a 37% higher rate of cancer than the national average.
