Vol. 461 No. 3
64 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to survey reports from anywhere in the world on the impact of low dose radiation on the health of people living in the vicinity of nuclear plants. [1627/96]
Limerick East): Medical officers in my Department are aware of various studies carried out on the possible health implications from low dose radiation for people living in the vicinity of nuclear plants, and keep themselves informed of developments in this area. A study carried out in 1984 on the incidence of cancer in West Cumbria by an independent advisory group at the request of the United Kingdom health authorities is of particular interest. The study investigated claims of an increased incidence of cancer in the vicinity of Sellafield. The study found no evidence of any general risk to health for children or adults in the vicinity.
