Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
405. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28568/22]
View answerIn accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, it is the policy of my Department to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors and members of the public who attend Departmental locations. This includes the identification of hazards in the workplace. This includes the requirement to assess the risk and eliminate, reduce or control the risk associated with Radon.
My Department previously carried out radon testing in all its Offices between 2007 and 2010. All Department offices, except one, were found to be below the reference levels for radon. Remedial works were carried out at this office and it was subsequently shown to be below the radon reference levels. My Department will now undertake a detailed review of the latest EPA radon map for all Department offices and will take any appropriate action that may be necessary”.
