Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself regarding the adequate and safety standards and requirements in relation to mobile phone masts or other masts with particular reference to non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland participates in the relevant bodies that monitor and set guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic energy from such installations. These bodies continuously review the relevant research, and periodically meet to decide whether or not the guidelines continue to be appropriate in the light of the most up-to-date reports. The international limits on exposures for non-ionising radiation, developed by the International Commission for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), have been adopted in Ireland on the basis of EU Council Recommendation 1999/519/EU on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic emissions.