KCLR News

New national strategy to tackle radon cancer will launch in Kilkenny today

A national strategy will be launched in Kilkenny today to tackle the 250 new lung cancer cases diagnosed each year which are linked to exposure to radon gas.

Minister Phil Hogan will open the National Radon Forum In Kilkenny this morning.

The new plan is designed to reduce the number of new cancer cases associated with people in houses and workplaces where there are high levels of the radioactive gas