Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
164. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the support measures that are in place for persons who cannot afford to mitigate radon exposure in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28567/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraRadon gas is recognised as a serious threat to public health and estimated to be responsible for approximately 350 cases of lung cancer annually in Ireland.
In response to this issue, the Government established a National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS). The Strategy is now in its second phase covering the period 2019 to 2024. Implementation of the Strategy is overseen by an interdepartmental and agency Group chaired by my Department. While there are currently no financial supports in place in respect of radon remediation works the development of such a scheme is one of the action points for the next phase of the NRCS which will run until 2024.
