Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Nov 2003

Vol. 575 No. 3

Written Answers. - Radon Gas Levels.

Arthur Morgan

Question:

340 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his Department is considering a requirement that houses being offered for sale must carry a recent certificate stating the level of radon in the house; his views on whether such a move would assist in the reduction of radon in dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28292/03]

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

I do not intend to introduce mandatory radon certification for the sale of houses as proposed in the question. It would be open to solicitors representing purchasers to make queries relating to the radon status of houses under purchase on behalf of their clients.