Jim Higgins
Question:58 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Energy the programme of action he has prepared in order to ensure that radon levels in Irish housing will not exceed the recently announced intervention levels.
Written Answers. - Radon in Housing.
Enda Kenny
Question:64 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Energy the programme of action he has prepared in order to ensure radon levels in Irish housing will not exceed the recently announced intervention levels.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 64 together.
It is the responsibility of the Nuclear Energy Board to identify the levels of radon in buildings. In the small number of cases where radon levels are confirmed to be in excess of 200 becquerels per cubic metre remedial action will be recommneded.
The Minister for the Environment is responsible for preparing and disseminating technical guidance to householders and builders regarding the treatment of radon problems in affected areas in existing and new dwellings.