1,500 Irish people die prematurely every year due to poor air quality

A new report shows we've repeatedly breached air pollution standards set by the World Health Organisation.

1,500 Irish people die prematurely every year due to poor air quality

More than 1,500 people a year die prematurely in Ireland because of poor air quality, according to the EPA.

A new report shows we've repeatedly breached air pollution standards set by the World Health Organisation.

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