John Gormley
Question:306 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the regulations, if any, which exist in relation to the labelling of radioactive materials. [2020/98]
Written Answers. - Labelling of Radioactive Materials.
The Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (General Control of Radioactive Substances, Nuclear Devices and Irradiating Apparatus) Order, 1993 prohibits activities involving the custody, transportation, handling, holding, storage, use, manufacture, production, processing, importation, distribution, exportation or other disposal of radioactive substances save under licence from the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. The conditions attached to such licences require that all radioactive sources be clearly labelled at all times.