Nuclear energy

Sir, – I note with concern the regular letters appearing in The Irish Times from individuals exhorting the Government to adopt small nuclear reactors in order to solve our power problems.

Not one of the many letters published has addressed the long-term consequences for future generations arising from the disposal of nuclear waste. I have grandchildren and do not wish to saddle them and their children with even worse problems. – Yours, etc,

TONY GREANY,

Mornington,

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Co Meath.