Radiological Protection Act 1991 (Responsible and Safe Management of Radioactive Waste) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 320 of 2013). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Radiation Nuclear energy Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order implements in Ireland Directive 2011/70/Euratom, which covers all aspects of radioactive waste and spent fuel management, from generation through to long-term disposal. The Directive stipulates the prime responsibility of generators and the ultimate responsibility of each Member State for the management of waste generated on its territory by ensuring that appropriate national arrangements are taken to guarantee a high level of safety to protect workers and the general public against the risks arising from ionising radiation. The Directive also formally establishes the responsibility of each Member State for the management of its radioactive waste and regulates export conditions for the disposal of this waste. The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland shall be the Competent Authority for the purpose of implementation of these Orders. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. Legislation | European Union | 2011 Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (No. 9 of 1991). Legislation | Ireland | 1991 Keyword: Radiation, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Animal health, Animal production, Slaughtering, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (Ionising Radiation) Order, 2000 (No. 125 of 2000). Legislation | Ireland | 2000 Keyword: Radiation, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX