Menace of Sellafield

SELLAFIELD is only 90 miles away and represents a clear and present danger to Ireland.

The £500,000 fine for the leak of 83,000 litres of radioactive material there was completely inadequate. The fact that the fine was reduced from £750,000 only adds insult to injury.

Enough nuclear waste to fill a 25m pool leaked undetected for months, highlighting the lax attitude to safety at the plant.

Time and time again, we have been told lies about Sellafield with leaks covered up and safety records falsified. And on top of all this, the plant still represents a prime terrorist target. This is a huge issue of national security.

Cllr Tim Lombard

Granig

Minane Bridge

Co Cork