Cork’s multi-agency approach to radon problems praised by WHO

IRELAND has the world’s sixth-highest rate of the cancer-causing radon gas according to figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

At least 100,000 Irish homes have unacceptably high levels. Radon occurs naturally in the ground in many parts of Ireland and frequently gets trapped in buildings.

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPIID) warned last year that certain areas in Cork were worst affected, with the offices of the Corkman newspaper having 60 times the acceptable level.