Vol. 501 No. 2
284 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government 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. [5640/99]
My Department, in accordance with public financial procedures, does not have employers' or public liability insurance.
In regard to the Vienna EMF resolution, I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 222 of Wednesday, 27 January 1999 given by the Minister for Public Enterprise.
285 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government 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. [5656/99]
Responsibility for State property and matters arising are a matter for the Minister for Finance.
