Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
156. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of times the interdepartmental and agency group responsible for the National Radon Control Strategy met since February 2022; to provide dates for those meetings and a copy of the minutes for each of those meetings; the membership of the group; the attendance at each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8294/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe interdepartmental agency group responsible for the National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS) has not met since February 2022. The next meeting of the group is scheduled for 6 April 2023. The group is comprised of representatives from the following Departments and Agencies: - Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Chair)- Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment- Department of Health- Department of Education- Health Service Executive (HSE)- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- Health and Safety Authority (HSA) - Geological Survey Ireland (GSI)- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)- County and City Managers' Association (CCMA)- Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)- TUSLAThere is also the National Radon Forum, which is normally held annually, and provides an opportunity for those with a role to play in reducing the risk from radon in Ireland to meet and discuss radon activities and concerns.? This includes measurement companies, remediation companies, scientists, government representatives, local authorities, representatives of national agencies with responsibility for building standards, health and safety experts and the public. The 16th forum was last held in May 2022. Further information can be found at - www.epa.ie/our-services/monitoring--assessment/radiation/national-radon-control-strategy/national-radon-forum/.
