Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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261. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence 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. [28570/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department operates offices in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Renmore, Galway, Phoenix Park, Dublin and Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

None of the offices operated by the Department is within a high radon area whereby there would be a legal obligation to conduct a radon test. However, due to the proximity of the Offices at Renmore, Galway to a high radon area, the Department in association with the Office of Public Works will have a radon test carried out on the premises.

In relation to the remaining premises, the Department will seek advice from the Office of Public Works on the requirement to conduct further tests.