Huge levels of radon found in homes in Kerry

Two homes in Kerry have been found to contain levels of cancer-causing radon gas that are among the highest ever discovered in Europe.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2009 - 12:50

Two homes in Kerry have been found to contain levels of cancer-causing radon gas that are among the highest ever discovered in Europe.

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland says measurements in one home were up to 70 times the acceptable level.

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