Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 101: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Civil Defence services have participated in exercises under the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17178/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Civil Defence is a declared resource of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII). They have a specific role in the National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents. Civil Defence volunteers are exercised regularly in their role in relation to the National Emergency Plan.

In May 2005 they exercised their assigned role in the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents with regard to the monitoring of radiation and collection of samples for analysis. The exercise was undertaken in conjunction with the RPII who provided positive feedback to Civil Defence with regard to the conduct of the Exercise. The RPII is represented on the Civil Defence Board and the organization will be continuing with ongoing training with regard to exercising its role in the plan.