BNFL refuse to comment on FF ad

A British Nuclear Fuels Ltd spokesman has said it would be inappropriate to comment on the full-page Fianna Fail advertisement, saying it was "an issue between the two governments".

However, the move was welcomed by campaigners in Cumbria who said they fully supported the Irish stance and sympathised with their concerns.

Janine Allis-Smith, a spokeswoman for Cumbrians Opposed to a Radioactive Environment, said: "We fully support this action and can understand how they feel.

"They carry all the risks of Sellafield both in terms of possible terrorist attacks and pollution.

"There are no benefits for the Irish whatsoever. We fully support them in objecting to the operations at Sellafield."