Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R)

Following the publication of the EU directive (Council Directive 97/43 Euratom), the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 came into force on 1 January 2001. This order sets out legislative measures for the protection of individuals against dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure.

In Northern Ireland, RQIA is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and enforcement of IR(ME)R.

IR(ME)R Guidance

Exposures and Non-Medical Imaging Involving Ionising Radiation: Changes In Northern Ireland, February 2018 (23.2 kb)
RQIA IR(ME)R Explanation Guide for Dental Practices (250 kb)
RQIA IR(ME)R Dental Procedures (For Dental Practices Where Dentists Always Undertake Their Own Dental Radiographs) (240 kb)
RQIA IR(ME)R Dental Procedures (For Dental Practices Where Dentists Undertake Their Own Dental Radiographs and Where Dental Radiographs are also Undertaken by Other Dental Professionals) (275 kb)
Significant Accidental and Unintended Exposures Under IR(ME)R - Guidance for Employers and Duty-holders, June 2019 (199.88 kb)
Northern Ireland Nuclear Medicine Equipment Survey, 2017 (804.87 kb)
Northern Ireland CT Equipment Survey, 2017 (984.32 kb)
A Retrospective Review of Justification of Computed Tomography Examinations in Northern Ireland (624.55 kb)