29 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Energy the reason there is no charge for the issue of licences for the importation and use of radioactive substances.

39 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Energy the number of users of radioactive substances who are currently storing them; the conditions in which they are stored; and the frequency with which they are inspected.

43 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Energy the arrangements which exist in this State for the disposal or storage of radioactive waste, especially that generated from medical uses; and the way in which these arrangements are controlled and supervised.

57 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Energy the number of licences which are currently on issue in relation to the importation and use of radioactive substances or devices into the country; and the arrangements currently in place for the disposal of these items.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 29, 39, 43 and 57 together.

There are currently two hundred and eleven licences issued for the importation and/or use and storage of radio active substances.