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Title: The Red Book: Hanrahan Case Against Merck, ...

Publisher: Poolbeg Pr Ltd

Publication Date: 1992

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

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In July 1988, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a farming family from Co. Tipperary, the Hanrahans, and against the American pharmaceutical giant Merck, Sharp and Dohme, who operated a bulk chemical factory
beside the Hanrahans farm. Justice Henchy s ruling found that Merck Sharpe and Dohme were liable to the Hanrahans on three counts: 1. for damages for offensive smells; 2. for injury to John Hanrahan s health; and 3. for the ill-health of Mr. Hanrahan s cattle in so far as this was caused by factory emissions, for which the probable cause was the on-site incinerator.
This victory was won at great personal expense to the family, both financially and heatlhwise. What was most noteworthy was the extent to which State agencies collaborated with Merck every step of the way. After the Industrial Development Authority invited Merck to set up the plant at Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, the IIRS (Institute for Industrial Research and Standards) submitted a favourable environmental impact statement.
When animals began to fall ill at the Hanrahan farm, Merck s claims that the problems were caused by farm mismanagement were backed up both by State agencies and local authorities. The State agencies (IIRS, An Foras Forbartha and An Foras Taluntais) which responded to further deterioration in animal health in the area by setting up investigations failed to make any link with Merck s activities. The outcome of the Supreme Court action taken in desperation by the Hanrahans, who were facing �1m. in expenses from their failed High Court challenge, establishes beyond doubt that the State was collaborating with Merck so far as to mount a cover-up of the damage being done by incineration at the plant.
ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION PROSECUTION AGAINST MERCK, SHARP AND DOHME

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