Nuclear Energy (An Bord Fuinnimh Nuicleigh) Act, 1971
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Particular functions of Board. |
5.—(1) Without prejudice to the generality of section 4 of this Act, the Board shall have the following particular functions— | |
(a) to advise the Government or, with the consent of the Minister, any other person or group of persons engaged in training or research in nuclear science on the acquisition of nuclear reactors or radioactive devices for training or research purposes and, in the event of the acquisition of such reactors or devices, on all aspects of their location, installation, operation and supervision, | ||
(b) to advise the Minister on proposals for the construction of nuclear power stations and on all aspects of the installation, operation and supervision of such stations, | ||
(c) to prepare draft safety codes and regulations dealing with fissile fuel or other radioactive substances or devices and irradiating apparatus, taking into account relevant standards recommended by international bodies dealing with nuclear energy, | ||
(d) to promote knowledge, proficiency and research in nuclear science and technology and to act as an agency for the collection and dissemination of information on matters relating to nuclear science, | ||
(e) to advise the Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding representation of the State on international bodies dealing with nuclear energy and to maintain such direct relations with such bodies as may be agreed to by those Ministers. | ||
(2) The Minister may from time to time by order assign to the Board the following functions— | ||
(a) the making of arrangements for the supply of fissile fuel or such other radioactive substances or devices as may be specified in the order for use in the State and, where so agreed by the Minister after agreement with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the conclusion of agreements with the appropriate bodies for this purpose, | ||
(b) the making of arrangements to ensure the safe custody of fissile fuel and the disposal of such radioactive waste products as may be specified in the order, | ||
(c) the making of arrangements to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power reactors in so far as the safety of the public (whether in the State or elsewhere) is likely to be affected by such operation, | ||
(d) the making of arrangements to ensure the safe operation of nuclear training reactors or radioactive devices, | ||
(e) the making of arrangements to ensure compliance with any safety codes established or regulations made (whether under this Act, the Health Act, 1953 , or the Factories Act, 1955 ) relating to fissile fuel, radioactive substances or devices or irradiating apparatus, | ||
(f) in the performance of any function mentioned in this subsection, the control of the custody, use, manufacture, importation, distribution, transportation, insurance, sale, offering or keeping for sale, exportation or other disposal of fissile fuel or such other radioactive substances or devices as may be specified in the order. | ||
(3) Where in an order under this section the Minister prescribes conditions, the Board shall comply with such conditions. | ||
(4) Before making an order under this section, the Minister shall consult the Ministers for Finance, Industry and Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour, Foreign Affairs, Education and Health. | ||
(5) The Minister may, after consultation with the Ministers for Finance, Industry and Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour, Foreign Affairs, Education and Health, by order revoke or amend an order under this section. |