Written answers

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Department of Education and Skills

Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity

Photo of Noel GrealishNoel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)
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279. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the Department or organisation that has responsibility for monitoring the effects of over-exposure to EMF radiation on schoolchildren from primary level upwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12919/18]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Individual school authorities are responsible, in the first instance, for ensuring the safety and welfare of children in their care. In this instance, school authorities should consult the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) for information and guidance on the issues associated with EMF radiation if they have concerns in this area.

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