E. Coli breaches found in private water schemes - EPA A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that there have been a number of breaches in E. Coli standards in private group schemes. Ireland • 23 Jul
E. Coli breaches found in private water schemes - EPA A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that there have been a number of breaches in E. Coli standards in private group schemes. Ireland • 23 Jul
EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
Air pollution exposure linked to poorer mental health Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to poorer mental health in older people, according to new research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute Health • 16 Jul 24
Air pollution exposure linked to poorer mental health Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to poorer mental health in older people, according to new research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute Health • 16 Jul 24
80,000 more people using 'at risk' water supplies in 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency has said there was an increase of 80,000 in the number of people using "at risk" public water supplies last year. Ireland • 03 Jul 24
80,000 more people using 'at risk' water supplies in 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency has said there was an increase of 80,000 in the number of people using "at risk" public water supplies last year. Ireland • 03 Jul 24
Bin charges: How to cut costs and reduce waste Waste disposal is a lucrative business in Ireland, with household waste collection companies sweeping up around €350 million in revenue every year. Business • 27 Jan 24
Bin charges: How to cut costs and reduce waste Waste disposal is a lucrative business in Ireland, with household waste collection companies sweeping up around €350 million in revenue every year. Business • 27 Jan 24
EPA: Ireland not on track to meet EU recycling targets Ireland is not on track to meet mandatory EU recycling targets that apply from 2025 onwards as waste generation levels continue to rise, according to a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environment • 28 Nov 23
EPA: Ireland not on track to meet EU recycling targets Ireland is not on track to meet mandatory EU recycling targets that apply from 2025 onwards as waste generation levels continue to rise, according to a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environment • 28 Nov 23
Signs of E.coli in 14 private water schemes, says EPA A report on water quality has found that thousands of people took supply from group schemes contaminated by E.coli. Environment • 20 Oct 23
Signs of E.coli in 14 private water schemes, says EPA A report on water quality has found that thousands of people took supply from group schemes contaminated by E.coli. Environment • 20 Oct 23
EPA deletes 'eat less meat' tweet following IFA protest A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers' Association. Agriculture • 29 Aug 23
EPA deletes 'eat less meat' tweet following IFA protest A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers' Association. Agriculture • 29 Aug 23
EPA: Quality of public drinking water remains very high The quality of drinking water from public supplies remains very high and the public can be confident that water supplied to their homes is safe to drink, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland • 01 Aug 23
EPA: Quality of public drinking water remains very high The quality of drinking water from public supplies remains very high and the public can be confident that water supplied to their homes is safe to drink, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland • 01 Aug 23
One in five septic tanks poses risk to human health Half of all septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed inspection, with one-in-five deemed to pose a risk to human health and the environment, according to the EPA. Environment • 28 Jun 23
One in five septic tanks poses risk to human health Half of all septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed inspection, with one-in-five deemed to pose a risk to human health and the environment, according to the EPA. Environment • 28 Jun 23
EPA providing access to enforcement information The Environmental Protection Agency has launched the first phase of a new online service, which will allow the public to view the enforcement activities, actions and communications between the EPA and holders of EPA licences and permits. Business • 26 May 23
EPA providing access to enforcement information The Environmental Protection Agency has launched the first phase of a new online service, which will allow the public to view the enforcement activities, actions and communications between the EPA and holders of EPA licences and permits. Business • 26 May 23
EPA says more focus on air and noise pollution needed Almost 81,000 complaints were received by the Environmental Protection Agency last year, with 90% of environmental complaints being about waste or litter. Ireland • 15 Nov 22
EPA says more focus on air and noise pollution needed Almost 81,000 complaints were received by the Environmental Protection Agency last year, with 90% of environmental complaints being about waste or litter. Ireland • 15 Nov 22
Fall in water quality 'extremely concerning' - SWAN The water quality of Ireland's lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters has declined in the last five years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 14 Oct 22
Fall in water quality 'extremely concerning' - SWAN The water quality of Ireland's lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters has declined in the last five years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 14 Oct 22
More than half of domestic septic tanks fail inspection The Environmental Protection Agency has found that more than half of domestic septic tank systems, used by households especially in rural areas to treat domestic sewage, failed inspection last year. Ireland • 30 Jun 22
More than half of domestic septic tanks fail inspection The Environmental Protection Agency has found that more than half of domestic septic tank systems, used by households especially in rural areas to treat domestic sewage, failed inspection last year. Ireland • 30 Jun 22
Bathing water improving overall but two beaches 'poor' The Environmental Protection Agency has found that the quality of Ireland's bathing water continued to improve in 2021, with 97% designated bathing waters meeting or exceeding the minimum standard. Ireland • 12 May 22
Bathing water improving overall but two beaches 'poor' The Environmental Protection Agency has found that the quality of Ireland's bathing water continued to improve in 2021, with 97% designated bathing waters meeting or exceeding the minimum standard. Ireland • 12 May 22
Longford boil water notice still in place after 20 days A boil water notice issued earlier this month remains in place for parts of Co Longford. Leinster • 23 Nov 21
Longford boil water notice still in place after 20 days A boil water notice issued earlier this month remains in place for parts of Co Longford. Leinster • 23 Nov 21
EPA lists towns releasing raw sewage into environment More than 30 towns and villages released raw sewage into the environment every day in 2020 because they did not have treatment plants, according to a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland • 03 Nov 21
EPA lists towns releasing raw sewage into environment More than 30 towns and villages released raw sewage into the environment every day in 2020 because they did not have treatment plants, according to a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland • 03 Nov 21
Ireland fails to meet 2020 EU emissions targets A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions fell by just 3.6% last year. Climate Change • 22 Oct 21
Ireland fails to meet 2020 EU emissions targets A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions fell by just 3.6% last year. Climate Change • 22 Oct 21
EPA says expansion of dairy herd is 'unsustainable' The Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency has said any further plans to expand the dairy herd are unsustainable, pending evidence and the implementation of effective solutions to greenhouse gas emissions. Ireland • 29 Sep 21
EPA says expansion of dairy herd is 'unsustainable' The Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency has said any further plans to expand the dairy herd are unsustainable, pending evidence and the implementation of effective solutions to greenhouse gas emissions. Ireland • 29 Sep 21
DPD launches air quality monitoring initiative DPD Ireland has launched an Air Quality Monitoring programme, which uses smart sensors on buildings and delivery vans to track Dublin's air quality in real-time. Business • 20 Sep 21
DPD launches air quality monitoring initiative DPD Ireland has launched an Air Quality Monitoring programme, which uses smart sensors on buildings and delivery vans to track Dublin's air quality in real-time. Business • 20 Sep 21
EPA calls for measures to tackle rising packaging waste The Environmental Protection Agency has called for new measures at policy, industry and individual level to halt the rise in packaging waste in Ireland after official figures showed the amount is rising by more than 10% per year. Ireland • 10 Sep 21
EPA calls for measures to tackle rising packaging waste The Environmental Protection Agency has called for new measures at policy, industry and individual level to halt the rise in packaging waste in Ireland after official figures showed the amount is rising by more than 10% per year. Ireland • 10 Sep 21
23% of septic tanks pose risk to health or environment More than half of domestic waste water treatment systems inspected last year were not up to standard, with almost a quarter posing a risk to human health or the environment, an Environmental Protection Agency report has found. Environment • 30 Jun 21
23% of septic tanks pose risk to health or environment More than half of domestic waste water treatment systems inspected last year were not up to standard, with almost a quarter posing a risk to human health or the environment, an Environmental Protection Agency report has found. Environment • 30 Jun 21
96% of bathing areas meet cleanliness standards - EPA Bathing water quality improved in 2020 compared to the previous year with 96% of bathing areas meeting or exceeding the minimum standard for cleanliness. Ireland • 12 May 21
96% of bathing areas meet cleanliness standards - EPA Bathing water quality improved in 2020 compared to the previous year with 96% of bathing areas meeting or exceeding the minimum standard for cleanliness. Ireland • 12 May 21
Guinness Brewery placed on EPA list for noise emissions Diageo has been placed on a priority list for enforcement action by the Environmental Protection Agency over noise emissions at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin. Dublin • 16 Apr 21
Guinness Brewery placed on EPA list for noise emissions Diageo has been placed on a priority list for enforcement action by the Environmental Protection Agency over noise emissions at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin. Dublin • 16 Apr 21
Over 100 private water supplies fail bacteria controls The Environmental Protection Agency has raised concerns about the quality and monitoring of drinking water standards in private supplies around the country. Ireland • 11 Feb 21
Over 100 private water supplies fail bacteria controls The Environmental Protection Agency has raised concerns about the quality and monitoring of drinking water standards in private supplies around the country. Ireland • 11 Feb 21
