Ireland has ‘significant radon problem’

A record number of homes from across the country have been identified with high levels of radon gas, according to new figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).

Ireland has ‘significant radon problem’

A record number of homes from across the country have been identified with high levels of radon gas, according to new figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).

Among the findings is a home in north Kerry with extraordinarily high concentrations of the cancer-causing radioactive gas which is amongst the highest ever found in Europe.

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