The storage and disposal of all radioactive waste in Ireland is subject to control by licence under the Nuclear Energy (General Control of Fissile Fuels, Radioactive Substances and Irradiating Apparatus) Order 1977, S.I. No. 166 of 1977. These licensing controls are operated by the Nuclear Energy Board.
The low level waste referred to by the Deputy arises from the use of radioisotopes in hospitals, research and industry. For reasons associated with maintaining commercial confidence it has not been board policy to disclose the names of institutions or individuals licensed to use radioactive substances.