Radon Protection.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004

Tuesday, 1 June 2004

Ceisteanna (340)

Pat Carey

Ceist:

360 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department, or any agency reporting to him can carry out tests or an examination at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to establish whether there is evidence to explain the reason, in the small area, a significant number of residents have had cancer related illnesses in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16246/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

My Department is not aware of evidence which might explain the incidence of illness referred to, and understands that the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland has not identified a radon problem in the area concerned. Further information might appropriately be sought from the public health authorities.