RPII: Radioactive material from Japan ‘highly unlikely to reach Ireland’

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has said that radioactive material from the Japanese nuclear power plants is highly unlikely to reach Ireland.

Dr Ann McGarry, Chief Executive of RPII said today: “Our advice is that it is highly unlikely that any radioactive material released into the atmosphere from the nuclear reactors in Japan would reach Ireland.”

“Even in a worst case scenario where there was a large scale explosion in the core of the reactor it is still unlikely to have adverse affects here, given the distance involved.”

“All available information indicates that any radioactive releases are contained to the local region and are highly unlikely to have any impact for Ireland.”

“We will continue to work with our international colleagues to monitor the situation.”