Up to 3,300 Irish people die from poor air quality every year, claims expert

University College Cork (UCC) emeritus chemistry professor and air quality campaigner John Sodeau.

Estimates that poor air quality causes 1,300 premature deaths in Ireland annually are likely out of date, with figures closer to more than 3,300, according to a leading chemistry expert.

University College Cork (UCC) emeritus chemistry professor and air quality campaigner John Sodeau said the early days of monitoring the new solid fuel regulations, which restrict sales of smoky fuels, including smoky coal, turf, and wet wood since October 31, were mixed at best.