large, as 40% is a typical value. Nevertheless, Ireland in the 1970s was regarded as being in a dangerous position on energy, as 75% of needs were met by oil, and European Economic Community policy was to reduce this below 50% by 1985, after two energy crises. Aftermath After 1981 the Nuclear Energy Board was not immediately abolished, instead rather than becoming nuclear advocate, with the board became redefined in a new role as an environmentalist. The board sponsored a number of reports, in particular on the Sellafield plant which has long been a source of dispute between Ireland and the United Kingdom. On 1 April 1992 the successor to the board was established, the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. The production of electricity for supply to the national grid, by nuclear fission, is currently prohibited under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Section 18). References Nuclear Energy Board Final Report 1973-1992, Dublin 1992. Footnotes Energy in the Republic of Ireland Nuclear organizations Environment of the Republic of Ireland Science and technology in the Republic of Ireland Scientific organisations based in the Republic of Ireland 1973 establishments in Ireland