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.
