Energy Minister Denis Naughten: Nothing to fear from new UK nuclear plant

Energy Minister Denis Naughten is to keep in contact with Britain over the controversial new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point — but he says expert analysis shows there is nothing to fear from the facility.

British Prime Minister Teresa May announced the €21bn project would proceed on the Somerset coast after a review process sparked by security concerns over the involvement of China in providing a third of the finance required to build the facility.

The plant, Britain’s first for 20 years, will be beside two existing nuclear power plants, in a move criticised by environmentalists.