NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE ?To arrogant politicians that flout the law add a craven police force which fails to enforce the law? On day one of the operation to remove hazardous waste silt from Peel Harbour to a hastily created dumpsite at Poortown on the west of the Isle of Man overloaded wagons spilled contaminants at several locations on the haul routes. Initially the events were denied but due to photographic evidence the Department had to shape up and admit the error and apologise. Loads were scaled down and promises were made that the almost ?soup like? contaminated (containing arsenic, lead, zinc, copper, etc.) mix hauled in the first few days would be consolidated. The Celtic League at the time criticised police for taking no immediate action to suspend the operation until it was demonstrated that the loads were secure. We accused them, without mincing words, of giving in to political expediency and 'sticking there heads in the silt.' Not so was the reply, they were ?considering the issue? but as we had predicted they decided early this week to take no action. Unfortunately their timing could not have been worse as within hours a further spill has occurred this time apparently due to the sheering of a bolt on a vehicle. To arrogant politicians who flout the law add a craven police force which fails to enforce the law! J B Moffatt (Mr) Director of Information Celtic League 24/04/15 (Please note that replies to correspondence received by the League and posted on CL News are usually scanned hard copies. Obviously every effort is made to ensure the scanning process is accurate but sometimes errors do occur.) ISSUED BY THE CELTIC LEAGUE INFORMATION SERVICE. The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on a broad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues Internet site at: (voir le site) (voir le site) Share this!
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