Radiation

Year Title
2017 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2014-2015
Report presents information on radioactivity monitoring for the period 2014-2015 in the Irish Environment
2017 Updating Ireland’s National Average Indoor Radon Concentration Using a New Survey Protocol
Updating Ireland’s National Average Indoor Radon Concentration Using a New Survey Protocol
2016 Potential radiological impact on Ireland of postulated severe accidents at Sellafield
Report on the potential radiological impact on Ireland of a range of hypothetical accident sceanarios at Sellafield
2016 Research 170 - Review of Public Information Programmes to Enhance Home Radon Screening Uptake and Home Remediation
EPA Research Report 170
2016 ORP Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2015
Overview report on the Office of Radiological Protection annual inspection programme 2015
2016 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2012-2013
Report presents information on radioactivity monitoring for the period 2012-2013 in the Irish Environment
2015 How to apply for a Radiological Licence online in EDEN
Applying for a Radiological licence online in EDEN instructions
2014 Radiation Monitoring Services Price List: 01 August 2014
A list of radiation monitoring services and prices
2014 Radiation Doses received by the Irish Population, 2014
Report on the Radiation Doses received by the Irish Population
2014 Household Radon Exposure In Patients Attending A Rapid Access Lung Cancer Clinic
Findings from a study carried out by EPA and HSE on radon
2014 RPII Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2014
Overview of radiological inspection activities
2014 Product Certificate Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions of the product certification service
2014 Radon and Your Health
A brochure briefly summarising the effect of radon on your health
2013 Radioactivity & Radiation Quantitative Research Summary
Quantitative research to quantify the level of concern in the population in relation to radiation and radioactivity
2013 A Survey of Tritium in Irish Seawater
This report provides a comprehensive record of the study and measurements of tritium in Irish seawater
2013 Sources of Ionising Radiation Fact Sheet
Sources of Ionising Radiation Fact Sheet
2013 Exposure to Radiation in Ireland Fact Sheet
Exposure to Radiation in Ireland Fact Sheet
2013 Risks from Radiation Fact Sheet
Risks from Radiation Fact Sheet
2013 Radioactivity in Bottled Water Produced in Ireland
Radioactivity in Bottled Water Produced in Ireland
2013 Uses of Radiation in Medicine, Industry, Research and Education Fact Sheet
Uses of Radiation in Medicine, Industry, Research and Education Fact Sheet
2013 Radioactivity Levels in Groundwater Sources in Ireland
A national survey of radioactivity in groundwater sources for compliance with parameters set out
2013 Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2013
To aid transparency, this document explains how the RPII's Regulatory service operates and makes decisions
2013 Proposed Nuclear Power Plants in the UK
Proposed Nuclear Power Plants in the UK – Potential Radiological Implications for Ireland
2012 RPII Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2012
A document detailing the RPII's Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2012
2012 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2010-2011
This report presents the results of the environmental radioactivity monitoring programme carried out in 2010-2011
2012 Assessment of the Impact on Ireland of the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Report regarding environmental monitoring following accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant
2011 Radiological Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2011
Radiological Inspection and Licensing Activities and Annual Inspection Programme for 2011
2010 Radon Gas in Ireland Joint Position Statement by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland and the Health Service Executive
Radon Gas in Ireland Joint Position Statement by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland and the Health Service
2010 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2008
This report presents the results of the environmental radioactivity monitoring programme carried out in 2008
2010 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2009
This report presents the results of the environmental radioactivity monitoring programme carried out in 2009
2010 Executive Summary of Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2008
Executive Summary of Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2008
2010 Executive Summary of Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2009
Executive Summary of Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2009
2010 Review of Best Practice in relation to Iodine-131 Ablation Discharges to Sewer
Review of best practice of management of iodine-131 (I-131) ablation discharges to sewer
2010 Radioactivity & Radiation Quantitative Research Summary
Quantitative research to quantify the level of concern in the population in relation to radiation and radioactivity.
2009

Peer Review of the RPII Environmental Monitoring Programme, 2009
2009 The International Framework for Radiation Safety
A presentation on the international framework for radiation safety
2008 An assessment of aquatic radiation pathways in Ireland, 2008
Assessment of aquatic radiation exposure pathways in Ireland relating to anthropogenic radioactivity in the Irish Sea
2008 Radiation Doses Received by the Irish Population
A study detailing radiation doses received by the Irish population
2008 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2007
This report presents the results of the environmental radioactivity monitoring programme carried out in 2007
2008 Regional and County Radon Maps of Ireland
A collection of regional and county radon maps of Ireland
2014 Radon in Homes
This fact sheet answers common questions about radon; how to test and what can be done to reduce high levels
2008 Radiological assessment of NORM Industries in Ireland
Radiological assessment of NORM Industries in Ireland – Radiation doses to Workers and Members of the Public
2007 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2003-2005
Results of environmental radioactivity monitoring programme 2003 and 2005.
2007 Encouragement and Enforcement - Has the Time Come to Legislate?
A paper from the Radon Risk- Time for More Effective Action Conference, London, 2007
2007 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Environment 2006
This report presents the results of the environmental radioactivity monitoring programme carried out in 2006
2014 Radon in Workplaces
A brochure on radon in the workplace
2007 Visit of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland to the Wylfa Nuclear Power Plant
A report of the RPII visit to the Wylfa Nuclear Power Plant, 2006
2014 Radon in Drinking Water
A brochure on radon in drinking water
2006 Safeguarding Ireland for Nuclear Accidents
Safeguarding Ireland for Nuclear Accidents, an information leaflet on the National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents
2006 Action Plan to Identify and Remedy Irish Houses with Radon Concentrations above the National Reference Level
Action Plan to view increasing rate at which homes with radon concentrations are identified
2005 Health Risks due to Exposure to Radon in Homes in Ireland
Executive summary of statement by RPII and National Cancer Registry on radon risk in homes
2005 An Evaluation of Radon Mapping Techniques in Europe
An evaluation of radon mapping techniques in Europe, a European radon research and industry collaboration
2005 An Evaluation of Radon Reference Levels and Radon Measurement Techniques and Protocols in European Countries
An evaluation of radon reference levels and radon measurement techniques and protocols in European countries
2005 Report of the RPII Visit to BNFL Sellafield
A report of the RPII trip to BNFL Sellafield, 2004
2005 National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents
National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents NEPNA
2005 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Marine Environment 2002
This report presents the results of the marine radioactivity monitoring programme carried out during 2002
2005 Health Risks due to Exposure to Radon in Homes in Ireland
Joint statement by RPII and National Cancer Registry on risk from exposure to radon in homes, due to then recent data
2004 Radon in Irish Primary and post-Primary Schools
This report presents the results of a survey of radon concentrations in schools in the Republic of Ireland
2004 Convention on Nuclear Safety, National Report, Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government
This report gives an outline of the national policy on general legislation governing nuc
2004 Understanding Radon Remediation A Householder’s Guide
Guide for householders who have been informed they have radon concentrations above the Reference Level in their home
2004 Audit on the Implementation of the ERM Report
An audit on the implementation of the ERM report regarding the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents
2003 Environmental Radioactivity Surveillance Programme 2001-2002
Results of environmental radioactivity monitoring programme 2001 to 2002.
2003 Radon in Drinking Water in Co. Wicklow – a Pilot Study
A pilot study to assess the distribution and concentrations of radon in private ground water supplies in Co. Wicklow
2003 Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, National Report for Ireland
Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management
2003 Radon Levels in Domestic Dwellings Built Since the Introduction of the 1997 Building Regulations
Report on pilot survey in Ennis, Co. Clare detailing radon in domestic dwellings built since 1997 building regulations
2003 Radon Levels in Domestic Dwellings Built Since the Introduction of the 1997 Building Regulations
Report of a pilot radon survey in Ennis, County Clare.
2002 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Marine Environment 2000 & 2001
This report presents the results of the marine radioactivity monitoring programme carried out during 2000 and 2001
2002 Radon in Dwellings: The National Radon Survey
This report presents the results of a survey of radon in domestic dwellings in Ireland carried out between 1992 and 1999
2002 Radon in Existing Buildings: Corrective Options
A publication on the corrective options available for radon in existing buildings
2002 Review of National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents
A Review of National Emergency Plan for Nuclear Accidents, Department of Enterprise 2002
2001 Environmental Radioactivity Surveillance Programme 1999-2000
Results of environmental radioactivity monitoring programme 1999 to 2000
2000 Storage of Liquid High Level Radioactive Waste at Sellafield:
Storage of Liquid High Level Radioactive Waste at Sellafield: An Examination of Safety Documentation
2000 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Marine Environment 1998 & 1999
This report presents the results of the marine radioactivity monitoring programme carried out during 1998 and 1999
1999 Environmental Radioactivity Surveillance Programme 1997-1998
Results of environmental radioactivity monitoring programme 1997 to 1998
1998 Radioactivity Monitoring of the Irish Marine Environment 1996 and 1997
This report presents the results of the marine radioactivity monitoring programme carried out during 1998 and 1999
1997 Environmental Radioactivity Surveillance Programme 1994-1996
Results of environmental radioactivity monitoring programme 1994 to 1996
1987 Chernobyl, its Effect on Ireland
A report on the effect of the Chernobyl nuclear accident on Ireland, after 6 months, and a year, respectively