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Nuclear Safety.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

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Tony Gregory

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363 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the supply of iodine tablets is still considered to be a key part of the Government’s nuclear safety strategy; if the Government’s strategy has developed in further ways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27917/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

In accordance with An Agreed Programme for Government, the Government is committed to maintaining up-to-date nuclear emergency plans, including sufficient stocks of medical supplies, so as to minimise harm to public health from the effects of any possible exposure to radiation in Ireland. Stable iodine tablets are regarded as an effective counter-measure to radiation in certain circumstances. The question of the provision, supply and distribution of iodine tablets is a matter for the Minister for Health and Children.

There is a national emergency plan for nuclear accidents, NEPNA, in place. This is a continually evolving issue and is under constant review and maintenance in accordance with international developments and best practice. An information booklet describing the main features of the NEPNA can be accessed on the website of my Department, www.environ.ie, and on that of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, www.rpii.ie.

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