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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 6 MIN

Environment Minister rules out nuclear energy to provide clean electricity

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Environment minister, Darragh O’Brien, has ruled out developing nuclear energy as an answer to the country’s pressing need for clean electricity.  The Minister said it’s not even in the room, let alone on the table as an option.  We get reaction to this with Denis Duff, Chartered Engineer and Co-founder of 18for, a voluntary group of energy, nuclear, environment, medicine & Health experts. 

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Environment minister, Darragh O’Brien, has ruled out developing nuclear energy as an answer to the country’s pressing need for clean electricity.  The Minister said it’s not even in the room, let alone on the table as an option.  We get reaction to...

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