242 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all forms of bulk handling of green waste can produce above background concentrations of bio-hazardous material, especially the class 2 pathogen, Aspergillus fumigatus; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this bio-hazardous material from green waste storage and handling facilities can result in the same health implications for workers and neighbouring populations as industrial composting facilities; and the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure that workers and members of the general public are protected from these types of hazards. [31825/04]

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242 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all forms of bulk handling of green waste can produce above background concentrations of bio-hazardous material, especially the class 2 pathogen, Aspergillus fumigatus; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this bio-hazardous material from green waste storage and handling facilities can result in the same health implications for workers and neighbouring populations as industrial composting facilities; and the steps he has taken or intends to take to ensure that workers and members of the general public are protected from these types of hazards. [31825/04]

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