Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
916. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of his Department’s discussions with an association (details supplied) regarding the approval of amendments with respect to the implementation of the EU Directive 2013/59/EURATOM protection against ionising radiation. [16103/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department met with representatives of this association on 1 February this year to discuss the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. The previous regulations did not designate chiropractors as referrers or practitioners.
The statutory instrument transposing the BSSD will designate those who may refer for radiological tests, those who may carry them out and other functions and in this regard I propose to designate nurses, doctors, dentists and radiographers as appropriate. The proposed designation of relevant professionals is based on patient safety and public health considerations reflected in the advice of the Chief Medical Officer.
My Department will finalise the medical provisions of the BSSD in the coming weeks.
