Fungus level in social housing ‘very dangerous’

POTENTIALLY fatal levels of fungal contamination have been discovered in local authority housing in south inner city Dublin.

Research carried out by a senior microbiologist for a human rights hearing taking place today reveals the levels of fungi present in a number of houses in Dolphin’s Barn pose a serious threat to the health of occupants.

The scientific research, seen by the Irish Examiner, reveals that “prolonged exposure” to the fungus could cause a deterioration in asthma and bronchitis.