Warning over risk of nuclear-powered Soviet satellite landing in Ireland

Nuclear Energy Board sought advice in 1984 about the out-of-control ‘Cosmos 1402’

Location ‘dictates chances’ of radon related lung cancer

Report finds people in Galway, Clare, Kerry at higher risk than those in Dublin or Midlands

Passive smoking: have the risks been overstated?

The latest study in the US adds to the argument that links with lung cancer may not be as strong as previously believed

Galway had highest number of homes with unsafe radon levels last year

One house in Tralee, Co Kerry, at most risk nationally

Britain’s nuclear move

Gardaí renew appeal for return of radioactive rods

Material is ‘highly dangerous and should not be touched’

Gardaí seek return of radioactive material stolen in burglary

Standing next to or handling lightning preventers would pose major health risk

‘Very low’ risk from new UK nuclear plants

Study shows a severe accident at a British plant would not require evacuation