Vol. 501 No. 2
172 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence 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. [5636/99]
173 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence 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. [5652/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together.
My Department, in accordance with public financial procedures, does not have employer or public liability insurance. In regard to the Vienna EMF Resolution, I understand that this has proven to be controversial among the scientific community as the bulk of research on the issue of non-ionising radiation has not shown any of the effects claimed by the resolution.
