Brussels, 14/08/2001 (Agence Europe) - On 1 August, the European Commission decided to send a Reasoned Opinion to Ireland as it has not drawn up programmes to combat pollution of shellfish waters, whereas it is held to do so in virtue of a 1979 Directive on the quality of these waters intended for the breeding of edible shellfish. Without a satisfactory response within two months of receiving this official request, he Commission may decide to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice. "Clean...