Dempsey says EU figures are misrepresentative

Environment Minister Noel Demspey has responded to EU figures which point to Ireland being the fourth worst environmental polluter in the European Union.

Environment Minister Noel Demspey has responded to EU figures which point to Ireland being the fourth worst environmental polluter in the European Union.

Mr Demspey said the figures are misrepresentative and added that "the number of infringement proceedings would be a better indicator".

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