Vol. 501 No. 2
158 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has employers' liability insurance to cover irradiation of staff issued with mobile phones in view of the findings of the effects from low intensity exposures in the Vienna EMF resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5634/99]
159 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has public liability insurance which covers irradiation of staff and the general public from any mobile phone transmitters located on State property in view of the fact that if, the operating company ceases to exist, the liability may default to the landowner and in further view of the findings of the effects from low intensity exposures of the Vienna EMF resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5650/99]
I propose taking Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together.
While mobile telephones are used by staff of the Department for official business, there are no mobile phone transmitters located on State owned properties occupied by the Department.
The Department of Foreign Affairs complies with Department of Finance guidelines on Public Financial Procedures, section C8.8, which establish, as a general rule, that the Exchequer carries its own insurance.
