Holidaymakers warned of carbon monoxide danger

HOLIDAY home, caravan and boat owners are being warned to ensure they have carbon monoxide detectors fitted this summer as the number of deaths caused by the gas is higher in leisure accommodation.

As families across the country begin their summer holidays, people are being warned of the dangers of carbon monoxide following a number of near-fatal incidents already this year.

It is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas and is responsible for over 40 deaths per year in Ireland.