Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Have we ever had any simulated exercises in dealing with an emergency? These issues can be tested in theory but processes will only be put in practice if, unfortunately, an incident occurs. The best way to deal with this is to have a trial exercise.

When was the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents, NEPNA, last updated? A previous Minister of State, Deputy Jacob, sent around iodine tablets, which are now long out of date. Is there a proposal for a substitute?

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