asked the Minister for Health what regulations as to radio-active substances, irradiating apparatus and radio-active waste products were made under section 59 of the Health Act, 1953; whether any new regulations are under consideration; and, if so, the nature thereof.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health Act Regulations.
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The necessity for making such regulations has not arisen. The situation is under review.
A national service for monitoring for radioactivity is operated by St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, and is available to all persons in the State who might be at risk from sources of radiation.
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asked the Minister for Health what regulations as to filling materials were made under section 58 of the Health Act, 1953; whether any new regulations are under consideration; and, if so, the nature thereof.
Mr. O'Malley
No regulations have been made under section 58 of the Health Act, 1953. I do not anticipate that regulations will be made in the near future.