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Government legislation on radon gas testing likely

Deaths linked to radon continue, despite considerable efforts to raise public awareness of the gas and its potential effects, writes Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.
Analysis and Comment • 28 May 22

What is radon and how do I protect my home against it?

Naturally-occurring radioactive gas radon is linked to 350 new cancer cases every year and the EPA has urged homeowners to test for it.
Ireland • 26 May 22

More homes at risk from radon than thought - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that the number of homes in Ireland at risk from radon, a cancer-causing gas linked to 350 new lung cancers each year, is significantly higher than previously thought.
Ireland • 26 May 22

Green Party bill looks to tackle 'silent killer' radon

The Green Party is to introduce a bill to tackle the scourge of radon, the naturally occurring radioactive gas, which is responsible for more than 250 deaths in Ireland every year.
Politics • 07 Feb 19

Slight increase in radiation in Ireland

A new study has found radiation exposure levels in homes, workplaces, food and medical treatments in Ireland have risen slightly over the past six years.
News • 09 Jul 14

House vendors may have to provide radon details

Vendors of houses may in future have to provide information about radon levels in the building to potential purchasers.
News • 17 Feb 14

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