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Radon Gas If you have not had your home tested for the presence of radon gas it is recommended that you do so. Even where your home has a radon barrier included, it may be worthwhile for you to have your home tested. It is estimated that 20% of homes / buildings in the Tralee area may be over the permitted safe levels of exposure to radon gas. Contact the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland Freefone:  1800 300 600 Web Address: www.rpii.ie email: radon@rpii.ie Test Kits are available and the length of the test is 3 months. Details from the RPII. First Notice of the Fourth Irish National Radon Forum to be held on 14th November 2005 in Tralee. Note for your Diary The 4th Irish National Radon Forum will be held in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co Kerry on the 14th November 2005. The principal objective of the forum is to bring together people who have a role to play in raising public awareness of the risks of radon in Ireland and in reducing those risks. Key participants are groups concerned with public health and the health and safety of workers, local authorities and employers particularly those in high radon areas as well as trade unions.  The forum is also aimed at those companies involved in the radon protection industry such as radon remediation and testing.  The forum is open to the public and attendance is free. Exposure to radon gas in Ireland is linked to some 200 lung cancer deaths each year in Ireland.  High radon levels have been found in all parts of the country however north Kerry seems particularly affected.  It is for this reason that this year’ s forum is being held in Tralee. Further details of information on the day’s proceedings will follow in the coming weeks. Hugh Synnott Radon Advice Section Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland 6 September 2005