Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 9 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 2

Written Answers. - Communications Masts.

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

234 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the installation of telecommunications masts in Garda stations constitutes a danger to health of gardaí and the public; the extent to which his Department has researched the possible effects of these masts; if he has satisfied himself that the installation of these masts will not lead to future claims against the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27000/98]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

The installation of telecommunications masts at Garda stations for use by the gardaí and, where it applies, by Esat Digifone, is undertaken in conformity with licenses issues by the Director of Telecommunications Regulation and in compliance with all planning requirements, health and safety legislation, the Radiological Protection Act, and all relevant guidelines which may be set down from time to time by the international radiation protection association.