Written answers

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Radon Gas Levels

Photo of John BradyJohn Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if State funding towards radon testing and remediation works in individual homes is being considered for the next phase of the national radon control strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29815/24]

Photo of John BradyJohn Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ringfence funding to meet the costs for the provision of radon testing kits for householders; if he will provide a grant for radon extraction fans in high-risk areas (estimated costs per unit of €1,000-€2,000); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29816/24]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 119 together.

In response to the public health risks posed by Radon gas, the Government has 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. The strategy includes a number of actions for implementation by Departments, agencies and local authorities and further supports are under consideration. Further information in relation to radon can be found at www.radon.ie.

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