Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 May 2004
137 Mr. Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions she has taken to protect workers against the effects of radon gas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12498/04]
View answerAny specific action in respect of radon is a matter for the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, which is the designated competent national authority for this purpose. The relevant Irish legislation is the Radiological Protection Act 1991 (Ionising Radiation) Order 2000, SI 125 of 2000. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, employers are required to identify hazards arising in the workplace, to assess the risks arising from the hazards and to put in place measures to eliminate or control the risk measures. The authority's seminars etc. have reminded employers located in areas likely to exceed the threshold limit value set out in the statutory instrument of their obligations under the 1989 Act if the limit value is exceeded.
