Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if SI 478 of 2002 is the only directive prohibiting x-rays in regard to asbestos or asbestos-related illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22442/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The European Communities (Medical Ionising Radiation Protection) Regulations 2002 (SI No 478 of 2002) were introduced to give effect to Council Directive 97/43/ EURATOM on the health protection of individuals against the dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposures. While the regulations include provisions in regard to exposures for occupational health surveillance, they are not limited to asbestos related conditions. The Deputy may wish to note that the Health and Safety Authority is responsible for the general control of asbestos in the workplace.