EMF related country-specific information for Ireland
Focal points - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) + Health and Safety Authority
| National Regulatory Authority (NRA) | NRA responsible for setting exposure limits on Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) | NRA responsible for monitoring EMF |
EMF material published by NRA | NRA publishes EMF measurements | Cooperation between NRA and other competent authorities responsible for EMF | Other noteworthy country specific practices | ICNIRP exposure level used Y/N? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComReg, IE | No | Yes, monitor non-ionising radiation compliance by holders of General Autorisations (or licensees where applicable). | Yes, non-ionising radiation survey results. | Yes, non-ionising radiation survey results. | Yes, forum meetings to exchange views on mutual interest topics (quarterly or as required). | www.epa.ie/radiation/emf/ www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Physical_Agents/Electromagnetic_Fields https://www.comreg.ie/industry/radio-spectrum/about-5g/ https://www.comreg.ie/industry/radio-spectrum/site-viewer/non-ionising-radiation-information/ |
Yes: ICNIRP 2020 Guidelines Adopted by both the Communications Regulator and the Commission for Energy Regulation. |
Matters relating to public exposure to EMF emissions in Ireland fall within the remit of the EPA, and the informative and educational materials provided by the EPA are documented at the following link:
Matters relating to exposure to EMF in the workplace in Ireland fall within the remit of the Health and Safety Authority: