Radiation and your health

Publications on your health

Radon gas in Ireland - Joint position statement by the RPII and HSE
This position statement is written by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) with a view to informing and influencing policy in this area.
April 2010 PDF
Radon in Homes
This information leaflet will: Answer common questions about radon and radon in the home; Explain how radon measurements are made; Explain how you can check your home for radon; Describe what can be done to reduce high radon concentrations.
December 2008 PDF
Radon in drinking water
This information leaflet will: Answer questions on the effects of radon in drinking water, who is at risk and what steps can be taken to reduce elevated radon levels.
May 2007 PDF
Radon in Workplaces
This information leaflet will: Outline employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities; Answer specific questions about radon in the workplace; Explain how to conduct a radon survey in your workplace.
April 2007 PDF
Health Risks due to Exposure to Radon in Homes in Ireland
The Implications of Recently Published Data: Joint Statement by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland and National Cancer Registry of Ireland.
September 2005 PDF