Roche should follow New Zealand model

THE Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche, questioned on RTÉ's Prime Time last Tuesday night, admitted that if an incinerator was to be built in Co Wicklow, he, like Justice Minister McDowell, would probably also oppose it to protect his constituents.

Roche should follow New Zealand model
Sat, 11 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

Was I hearing things, or what?

Minister, I beg you, do us all a favour. Please check out zero waste which:

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

More in this section

Letters to the Editor: Access to care a matter of geography Letters to the Editor: Access to care a matter of geography
Letters to the Editor: Water scarcity in one of the wettest parts of Ireland Letters to the Editor: Water scarcity in one of the wettest parts of Ireland
Letters to the Editor: Waterbutts should be a requirement for all new houses Letters to the Editor: Waterbutts should be a requirement for all new houses
CourtsYour ViewPlace: New ZealandPlace: Co WicklowPlace: IrelandPlace: AntwerpPlace: RotterdamPlace: ChinaPlace: IndiaPlace: CastlelandsPlace: Kinsale CoPlace: CorkPerson: RochePerson: Minister for the EnvironmentPerson: Dick RochePerson: Justice MinisterPerson: McDowellPerson: Gillian PerrottOrganisation: RTÉ
<p>'People aged 65 and over who live alone have the highest rate of income poverty in Ireland, 30% of whom had an income below the poverty line in 2025.' Stock picture</p>

Letters to the Editor: Older people are particularly vulnerable to energy poverty 

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited