Tayto to be prosecuted over Radon testing?

The crisp maker, Tayto, is to be prosecuted by the Radiological Protection Institute for failing to test its Kerry office for the cancer causing gas Radon.

In a statement to RTÉ News, senior management announced they had commenced 'an internal investigation' into the matter.

Tayto has a depot in Tralee, Co Kerry - an area with high radon levels. Last July the Tayto office received an order from the Radiological Protection Institute to test for the cancer causing gas radon - which kills 200 people each year.



In a statement tonight, the company said it had initiated an internal investigation and would also implement the tests as soon as possible. The company added it was now 'direct contact' with the nuclear watchdog. Radon gas does not harm food products.

Yesterday RTÉ News revealed that Paddy Power's bookmakers in Co Clare was also facing prosecution. The company said the testing was not carried out due to a mix-up in correspondence between its Ennis office and headquarters.

Nine other companies also face prosecution.