Britain urged to ensure safety during Sellafield strike

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Andrews has called on the British government to ensure that safety and security are not compromised during planned strike action at the Sellafield nuclear plant today.

Around 300 workers at the controversial facility are due to down tools as part of a dispute over pay and conditions.

British Nuclear Fuels, which operates the plant, has already said that an agreement with trade unions ensures that safety will not be compromised during any strike action.