Sir, - Brian Lube stated "It was with disbelief that I read in the newspapers that the Minister for the Environment, Noel Dempsey, is in favour of siting proposed toxic waste incinerator only metres from the Royal Canal showpiece - Kilcock" (July 7th).
Mr Lube's disbelief is well-founded because it is not true. I have already made it clear, as a result of some newspaper articles, that this allegation is completely false and without any foundation whatsoever.
Mr Lube will find subsequent clarification in those newspapers which contained suggestions in relation to this matter and which were brought to my attention, namely the Liffey Champion and the Evening Herald. If he has identified other sources of this falsehood, I would be glad to get the details. - Yours, etc.,
Noel Dempsey, TD, Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Custom House, Dublin 1.