Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
244. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports that are in place for persons to carry out remediation works to their homes if their homes are found to be at high-risk of radon gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30856/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra245. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the future plans that are in place to provide grants to assist households in high-risk areas for radon gas to monitor radon levels and to carry out remediation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30857/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 244 and 245 together. I propose to take Question Nos 246 and 245 together
Radon 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 testing or 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.
