Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the support measures that are in place for persons who cannot afford to mitigate radon exposure in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28567/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Radon gas is recognised as a serious threat to public health and estimated to be responsible for approximately 350 cases of lung cancer annually in Ireland.

In response to this issue, the Government established a National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS). The Strategy is now in its second phase covering the period 2019 to 2024.  Implementation of the Strategy is overseen by an interdepartmental and agency Group chaired by my Department. While there are currently no financial supports in place in respect of radon remediation works the development of such a scheme is one of the action points for the next phase of the NRCS which will run until 2024.  

Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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165. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28573/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Questions relating to the management of Departmental offices for matters relating to health and safety, including radon, are dealt with by the Office of Public Works (OPW).