38 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if it is proposed to introduce a grant scheme for existing dwelling houses and buildings in order to reduce the effects of radon gas. [8822/01]

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 28 and 76 on 29 November 2000. The radon remediation grant scheme will be applicable to existing domestic dwellings only. The steering group referred to in the previous reply will commence its work during the coming days.