The Irish Nuclear Energy Board is monitoring levels of radioactivity in the Irish Sea.
The Irish Nuclear Energy Board (INEB) monitors the level of radioactive waste dumped in the Irish Sea from Windscale.
Joe Cunningham, INEB, explains the purpose of monitoring levels of radioactivity. Testing is carried out by taking samples of fish, seawater, seaweed, and sediment, to measure the levels of activity and assess what the possible impact might be on an individual.
We're quite satisfied that the dose is not likely to exceed one per cent of the limit recommended by the ICRP (International Commission on Radiological Protection).
In a broadcast on British television last night, experts said that the levels of radioactivity waste in the Irish Sea were extremely high. Joe Cunningham accepts that there are discharges from Windscale and the levels of radioactivity are highest closest to the point of discharge. The INEB is concerned with how the levels of discharge affect Ireland. From studies carried out by the INEB, it is satisfied that the risk to the health of Irish people is very insignificant.
As you move away from Windscale, there is considerable dilution and by the time you reach the Irish coast we think the levels are very low.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 2 November 1983. The reporter is Charlie Bird.
