Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004
620 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 256 of 16 November 2004, if such a survey will be carried out in view of the fact that such surveys are standard annual practice in many other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/04]
View answerI am advised that while there is no statutory requirement for owners or users of communications masts to have electromagnetic field strength tests carried out, the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, which is the licensing authority for the use of the radio frequency spectrum in Ireland, has recently completed a large survey of communications facilities on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The location in question was not selected as one of the sites for survey on this occasion. However, I understand that ComReg may be requested to undertake further measurements next year although a decision in that regard has yet to be made.
