Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016
309. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has explored introducing a non-means-tested grant for remediation work on houses found to have high levels of radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34368/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Radon Control Strategy Co-ordination Group was established to implement and track the key recommendations of the National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS), published in 2014. This co-ordinated, Government-led, strategy aims to reduce both overall population and individual risk, particularly for people living in areas with high radon levels.
Cost has been identified as a disincentive to householders to both test and remediate their homes for radon. The NRCS contains a number of recommendations, one of which is to explore possible financial incentives to encourage household action on radon. My Department is examining the feasibility of providing such financial incentives. A decision will be taken in the coming months on whether and, if so, how to proceed once the examination of options is complete.
