Exposure to toxic chemicals in the air corps: 'I hate that my life feels over at 53'

Years of exposure to toxic chemicals while serving in the air corps have left Mick Murphy practically bed-ridden

Like so many of his peers, Mick Murphy ended up being exposed to a variety of highly toxic chemicals, including the now-banned solvent trichloroethylene. File picture: Eamonn  Farrell/RollingNews.ie

After serving in the army and then the air corps before distinguished service in the gardaí, Mick Murphy has much to be proud of.

As well as a successful battle against cancer in his 20s, the 53-year-old also brims with pride when he thinks about his three daughters and his son.