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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 2

Written Answers. - Radon Gas Levels.

Bernard Allen

Ceist:

205 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the primary and second level schools that have been found with radon levels above 200; the 500 schools that have not responded to the invitation to have radon measurements carried out; and the steps he has taken to ensure that these schools comply with his request in view of the risk to the health of pupils. [26630/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Dempsey)

At the request of my Department, the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland has recently contacted the 565 schools that have not yet been tested for radon, stressing the importance of assessing radon exposure of all staff and pupils, and has advised that my Department will meet the cost of the survey and subsequent remedial work.

A list of the primary and second level schools that were found to have radon levels above 200 Bq/m³ and the list of 565 schools that have not yet been tested for radon, are being forwarded to the Deputy.

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