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# Sellafield

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Government says chances of a nuclear disaster impacting Ireland is low - but there is a risk
The costs associated with such a disaster range from €4 billion to €161 billion,
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Sep 4th 2017, 6:00 AM
At just 128 miles from Dublin, Ireland needs assurances about Sellafield - TD
The UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters is meeting in Dublin today.
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Apr 27th 2017, 6:07 AM
Serious accident at Sellafield would pose 'no immediate risks to health' in Ireland
A recent BBC panorama investigation suggested there were serious safety concerns at the plant.
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Dec 8th 2016, 1:34 PM
Calls for Sellafield to be closed down after investigation exposes safety concerns
BBC Panorama found that radioactive materials have been stored in degrading plastic bottles.
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Sep 6th 2016, 3:17 PM
30 years on: The impact of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
Three decades on from the disaster, we take a look at the effect it had on Ireland – and how we’re facing a much greater threat to our health already.
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Apr 26th 2016, 6:45 AM
Concerns raised about Irish nuclear risk
Sinn Féin have reacted to the potential harm that health and safety lapses at the controversial Sellafield plant could have.
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Aug 8th 2014, 6:26 PM
Green Party has 'maintained its shape under enormous pressure': Mark Dearey looks to Brussels
Currently a Dundalk town councillor, Dearey will be running in the new Midlands-North-West constituency.
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Apr 20th 2014, 11:30 AM
Calm down: Higher radiation levels at Sellafield were just 'background radon'
All non-essential staff at the site were asked not to report to work this morning because of the elevated radiation levels detected overnight.
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Jan 31st 2014, 6:34 PM
Sellafield says there is 'no risk to public' because of elevated radiation levels
Staff have been sent home from the facility in Cumbria.
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Jan 31st 2014, 8:30 AM
Sellafield facilities "do not meet modern standards" - UK nuclear watchdog
The Irish government welcomed the report and says it will work with the UK on the decommissioning of the site.
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Nov 6th 2013, 11:35 AM
Mitchell: Independent review needed on British nuclear plant risks
The MEP was speaking following confirmation this week that EDF is to build a new nuclear facility at Hinkley Point, on England’s south-west coast.
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Oct 23rd 2013, 10:56 AM
Column: Fossil fuels won’t last forever. Ireland should consider nuclear power.
When an aeroplane crashes we don’t stop flying, we improve safety. Nuclear power should be the same, writes Philip Walton.
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Dec 13th 2012, 7:00 AM
The Evening Fix... with added Hobbit Airways
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Nov 27th 2012, 8:00 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Nov 27th 2012, 4:50 PM
Accident at Sellafield would have "no health effects in Ireland"
Department of the Environment releases report from independent experts on risk to Ireland of a radioactive leak at the Cumbrian nuclear site as it is being decommissioned.
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Nov 27th 2012, 4:02 PM
Sellafield nuclear waste warning
Operators failed to dispose of radioactive waste properly, as cost of decommissioning site rises, says watchdog.
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Nov 7th 2012, 8:16 AM
Sellafield's Thorp plant to close in six years
The controversial plant will close in 2018 once all existing contracts are completed.
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Jun 8th 2012, 8:18 AM
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In this evening’s wrap-up: All eyes on Brussels, a new plant at Sellafield, some classic tourist no-nos, and Dublin Zoo’s latest arrival…
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Jun 23rd 2011, 8:02 PM
Sellafield to be one of UK’s ‘next generation’ nuclear sites
The Cumbrian nuclear plant is confirmed as one of eight considered suitable for a second new station.
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Jun 23rd 2011, 6:13 PM
Sellafield to undergo EU stress tests
Would stress testing reassure you about the safety of Sellafield?
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May 26th 2011, 9:20 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: OECD calls for dole to be cut; Sellafield to be stress-tested by the EU; and why Cheryl Cole was dropped from the US X Factor.
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May 26th 2011, 8:19 AM
Five arrested near Sellafield plant under anti-terrorism laws
Five men are detained under anti-terrorism laws after a raid near the power plant; there’s no link to bin Laden’s death.
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May 3rd 2011, 11:50 AM
"Perfectly clear" that corporation tax isn't on table - Kenny
Enda Kenny tells the Dáil he made it clear that Ireland’s corporate tax, and its bailout interest rate, were separate issues.
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Mar 15th 2011, 3:13 PM