Nuclear plants should not be developed in Ireland, according to a Sinn Fein MLA.

Ms Caitríona Ruane has raised serious concerns over the nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset which is set for final approval.

She claims the plant will cause serious health risks to people living in Ireland.

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Ms Ruane said: "Nuclear energy, has been a controversial source of energy production throughout the world.

"We have already heard of the threat that Sellafield poses to the people of Ireland and indeed South Down.

"The Irish Government need to convey that message that nuclear plants should not be developed near the coastline of the Irish Sea as they pose a serious risk to the people of Ireland."

(CD/MH)