Ms Laura Burke:

I would highlight two key areas. The first of these is our use of radiological consultants. As I said during my opening statement, since our merger with the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, RPII, we have had a function in regulating radiological facilities. There is an example in Leinster House. The device that screens visitors as they come in must be licensed by the EPA. However the technology used in hospitals and other businesses changes all the time. We use consultants to support and advise on that radiological function. That accounts for around €75,000 of the €305,000 the Deputy identified.

My opening statement also mentioned the importance of communications. In 2017 we spent €60,000 on a complete review of our website. That is a substantial sum of money but as our main tool of communication with people, it is important that our website is as user-friendly as possible. The EPA website gets 1 million hits. That is suitable for an external view. If we look at our website we will have a particular view. If others with expertise look at it-----