Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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347. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offices operated by her Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28579/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can assure the Deputy that my Department is aware of its responsibilities as an employer under Article 66 of S.I. 30 of 2019 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, with regard to radon levels in the workplace.

I am informed that my Department has identified one office which is situated in a high radon area, and arrangements have been made for radon testing to be carried out. My Department will take any remedial action required, based on the outcome of testing.

As they Deputy may be aware, a National Radon Control Strategy for Ireland was published in February 2014. The Strategy, now in its second phase covering the period 2019-2024, can be viewed at www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/radon/The-National-Radon-Control-Strategy-Phase-2.pdf.