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The objectives of NIRMG are :-

  • to monitor levels of gamma radioactive contamination of marine biota and sediments in the Irish Sea as a consequence of routine radioactive discharges from Great Britain and to ensure that doses due to Caesium-137 continue to fall.

  • to monitor levels of actinides in sediments from Northern Ireland coastlines and in fish and shellfish from the Irish Sea.

  • to monitor levels of the beta emitter Tc-99 (99Tc) in shellfish and seaweeds from the Irish Sea.

  • to monitor levels of gamma radioactive contamination in freshwater and terrestrial environments in Northern Ireland as a consequence of airborne releases of radioactivity as at Chernobyl.

  • to provide independent information and data on radioactivity in the environment in order to address public concerns in Northern Ireland.

  • to provide a system of radiation monitoring which is capable of adaptation to cope with abnormal/emergency releases and/or situations.

  • to seek and retain accreditation from LARnet (formerly LARRMACC) technical contractors in respect of those quality manuals relevant to Northern Ireland.

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