Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to implement the recommendations contained in a report prepared by an expert group on health effects of electric magnetic fields submitted to him in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26144/08]

Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The report of the Expert Group on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields examined a wide range of issues in relation to the potential health effects of electromagnetic fields, including those produced by electric appliances in the home and from electricity pylons. It answers many of the health risk questions raised by the public in relation to the potential effects of electromagnetic fields, and is available for download on the Department's website (www.environ.ie).

Following the publication of the report, responsibility for the health effects of electromagnetic fields was transferred to my Department, where the report and its recommendations are currently under consideration.