Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants available to households for radon remediation in circumstances in which variations of radon levels have been detected in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9789/19]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Currently there are no grants available to households specifically in relation to radon remediation. While the Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002 provides a legislative structure for radon remediation, no scheme was ever commenced under its provisions. In light of lessons learned in the delivery of similar schemes in other jurisdictions, the provisions under the 2002 Act are no longer considered appropriate for the delivery of a modern, efficient and effective scheme.

To ensure the maximum uptake for testing and remediation of dwellings of any future scheme, my Department provided funding last year for the Environmental Protection Agency to undertake a survey on radon financial incentives in both high and low risk areas. The outcomes of this survey are currently being analysed and will inform policy on future actions in this regard.