Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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214. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [28580/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that theoffices accommodating my Department are not included in a high-risk area for radon, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Further to this, the offices of my Department are located in the lowest EPA risk rated area.  Results from the latest radon gas test carried out by my Department showed no significant traces of radon. 

The Office of Government Procurement (OGP), which is also part of my Department, has a number of offices located nationwide.  Four of the fiveoffices accommodating the OGP are not included in a high-risk area for radon, as identified by the EPA. I have been advised that the OGP are currently examining mitigatory measures in respect of the fifth office with the Office of Public Works (OPW).