The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) is an independent body under the aegis of the Department of the Environment, Community, and Local Government, and is the competent authority for radiological protection in Ireland. Any company or individual wishing to use sources of ionising radiation such as in industry, medicine, dentistry, veterinary and education can only do so under licence from the RPII. Users must comply with certain criteria prior to authorisation. Please find link to the RPII website below.
The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
Procedures for obtaining a licence from the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
Applicants who are established in Ireland are required to fill out an application form and attach details of the additional information required. These may range from certificates of training to comprehensive specialist assessments of the risk of the practice, the justification for the practice as well as safety procedures. For the more complex application one or a series of meetings is often necessary to complete the authorization process.
Other procedures/formalities service providers have to comply with in order to exercise the service activities may include compliance with planning provisions, compliance with other legislation such as SI No 478 of 2002 (as amended) and compliance with other agencies such as the Irish Medicines Board. Please find link to relevant additional competent authorities below.
If you are a business established in Ireland looking to use sources of ionising radiation in the provision of a service, you may obtain further information on the RPII’s website in the links below.
Please find contact details for the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland in the link below.
