Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Comprehensive legal advice has been taken in regard to this definition to ensure that it encompasses the full range of radiological protection functions provided for in Irish and European law. The definition has been carefully drafted to this effect and I am reluctant to incorporate any additional elements that may not have been rigorously tested in this way to ensure they are appropriate and do not lead to unintended legal consequences. Therefore, I do not propose to accept the amendment.

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