Hosepipe ban lifted early after heavy rain Irish Water has lifted the national hosepipe ban originally imposed on 9 June following the recent heavy rain. The ban had been due to last for another two weeks until 21 July. Environment • 08 Jul 20
Hosepipe ban lifted early after heavy rain Irish Water has lifted the national hosepipe ban originally imposed on 9 June following the recent heavy rain. The ban had been due to last for another two weeks until 21 July. Environment • 08 Jul 20
Water supply to 1m people 'vulnerable to failure' - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that more than 50 treatment plants supplying water to over one million customers are vulnerable to failure, posing a risk to public health. Environment • 07 Jul 20
Water supply to 1m people 'vulnerable to failure' - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that more than 50 treatment plants supplying water to over one million customers are vulnerable to failure, posing a risk to public health. Environment • 07 Jul 20
Power generation and industrial emissions drop by 8.7% New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that greenhouse gas emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies fell by 8.7% last year. Business • 22 Apr 20
Power generation and industrial emissions drop by 8.7% New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that greenhouse gas emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies fell by 8.7% last year. Business • 22 Apr 20
EPA to hold oral hearing over Irish Cement decision The Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed its to hold an oral hearing into objections against its decision to grant an industrial emissions licence to the Irish Cement factory based at Mungret in Limerick. Munster • 05 Mar 20
EPA to hold oral hearing over Irish Cement decision The Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed its to hold an oral hearing into objections against its decision to grant an industrial emissions licence to the Irish Cement factory based at Mungret in Limerick. Munster • 05 Mar 20
EPA critical of ESB Network's failure to report oil leaks The Environmental Protection Agency has published a report which is extremely critical of the ESB Network's failure to report the leaking of large quantities of oil from underground cables over a prolonged period of time. investigations unit • 26 Feb 20
EPA critical of ESB Network's failure to report oil leaks The Environmental Protection Agency has published a report which is extremely critical of the ESB Network's failure to report the leaking of large quantities of oil from underground cables over a prolonged period of time. investigations unit • 26 Feb 20
Ringsend pump back operating tomorrow - Irish Water Irish Water says one of the broken down pumps at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment plant is scheduled to be operating again by tomorrow morning. Dublin • 05 Dec 19
Ringsend pump back operating tomorrow - Irish Water Irish Water says one of the broken down pumps at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment plant is scheduled to be operating again by tomorrow morning. Dublin • 05 Dec 19
Irish Water says boil water notice to remain in place Irish Water says it will be Tuesday at the earliest before a boil water notice for customers of the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant is lifted. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
Irish Water says boil water notice to remain in place Irish Water says it will be Tuesday at the earliest before a boil water notice for customers of the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant is lifted. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
EPA to audit Leixlip water treatment plant tomorrow The Environmental Protection Agency is to carry out an audit tomorrow of the Water treatment plant at the centre of a boil water notice affecting more than 615,000 people. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
EPA to audit Leixlip water treatment plant tomorrow The Environmental Protection Agency is to carry out an audit tomorrow of the Water treatment plant at the centre of a boil water notice affecting more than 615,000 people. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
Protest in Limerick over waste burning licence A protest has taken place in Limerick city in opposition to the decision to grant permission to Irish Cement to burn tyres and other types of solid waste at its plant in Mungret in Co Limerick. Munster • 05 Oct 19
Protest in Limerick over waste burning licence A protest has taken place in Limerick city in opposition to the decision to grant permission to Irish Cement to burn tyres and other types of solid waste at its plant in Mungret in Co Limerick. Munster • 05 Oct 19
1,180 premature deaths down to air pollution - EPA Air pollution is responsible for an estimated 1,180 premature deaths in Ireland each year, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 25 Sep 19
1,180 premature deaths down to air pollution - EPA Air pollution is responsible for an estimated 1,180 premature deaths in Ireland each year, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 25 Sep 19
Concern over water treatment despite compliance - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has said that the quality of public drinking water in Ireland remains high, with 99.9% compliance with microbiological limits. Ireland • 10 Sep 19
Concern over water treatment despite compliance - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has said that the quality of public drinking water in Ireland remains high, with 99.9% compliance with microbiological limits. Ireland • 10 Sep 19
EPA publishes industrial pollutant emissions data There was a dramatic decrease in the HCFC refrigerant gas emissions from large industrial activities, according to the most recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency. Business • 22 Aug 19
EPA publishes industrial pollutant emissions data There was a dramatic decrease in the HCFC refrigerant gas emissions from large industrial activities, according to the most recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency. Business • 22 Aug 19
Dublin traffic pollution poses public health risk - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that a significant number of areas in Dublin city have levels of traffic related air pollution that exceed annual EU safe limits. Environment • 09 Jul 19
Dublin traffic pollution poses public health risk - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that a significant number of areas in Dublin city have levels of traffic related air pollution that exceed annual EU safe limits. Environment • 09 Jul 19
EPA warns of risks from malfunctioning septic tanks A senior scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency has called on householders to take action to prevent leaks from their septic tanks. News • 02 Jul 19
EPA warns of risks from malfunctioning septic tanks A senior scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency has called on householders to take action to prevent leaks from their septic tanks. News • 02 Jul 19
EPA: Ringsend will continue to fail treatment standards The Environmental Protection Agency has said it has repeatedly highlighted that the Ringsend treatment plant is failing to meet national and European Union treatment standards. Dublin • 02 Jul 19
EPA: Ringsend will continue to fail treatment standards The Environmental Protection Agency has said it has repeatedly highlighted that the Ringsend treatment plant is failing to meet national and European Union treatment standards. Dublin • 02 Jul 19
Call for ESB to appear before committee over oil leaks Fianna Fáil environment spokesperson Timmy Dooley is seeking to have the ESB brought before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions about safety and environmental concerns. Environment • 06 Jun 19
Call for ESB to appear before committee over oil leaks Fianna Fáil environment spokesperson Timmy Dooley is seeking to have the ESB brought before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions about safety and environmental concerns. Environment • 06 Jun 19
Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions likely to increase Ireland faces significant challenges in meeting the European Union's required reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 06 Jun 19
Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions likely to increase Ireland faces significant challenges in meeting the European Union's required reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 06 Jun 19
Over 100 beaches classed as 'Excellent' in EPA report The EPA has reported that over 94% of identified bathing locations in Ireland have met the EU minimum standard for bathing water quality and that over 100 beaches have been classed as "Excellent". Environment • 30 May 19
Over 100 beaches classed as 'Excellent' in EPA report The EPA has reported that over 94% of identified bathing locations in Ireland have met the EU minimum standard for bathing water quality and that over 100 beaches have been classed as "Excellent". Environment • 30 May 19
Dublin sewage pollution caused by plant overload - EPA The sewage pollution photographed near Ringsend in Dublin last month was caused by overload rather than a mechanical failure at the wastewater treatment plant according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dublin • 05 Mar 19
Dublin sewage pollution caused by plant overload - EPA The sewage pollution photographed near Ringsend in Dublin last month was caused by overload rather than a mechanical failure at the wastewater treatment plant according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dublin • 05 Mar 19
Slight decrease in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions There was a small decrease in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions in 2017 according to new figures published by the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 05 Dec 18
Slight decrease in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions There was a small decrease in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions in 2017 according to new figures published by the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 05 Dec 18
3% decline in quality of Irish waters - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has found a 3% decline in the quality of Irish waters - caused mainly by nutrient losses from agriculture as well as waste water discharges from towns and businesses. Environment • 30 Nov 18
3% decline in quality of Irish waters - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has found a 3% decline in the quality of Irish waters - caused mainly by nutrient losses from agriculture as well as waste water discharges from towns and businesses. Environment • 30 Nov 18
E. coli found in 51 private water supplies - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has said it is particularly concerned about risks to public health posed by poor quality drinking water from private water supplies. Ireland • 21 Nov 18
E. coli found in 51 private water supplies - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has said it is particularly concerned about risks to public health posed by poor quality drinking water from private water supplies. Ireland • 21 Nov 18
Dáil bill over planning permission issues in northwest A bill aimed at resolving difficulties around planning permission in the northwest of the country was due before the Dáil this evening. Connacht • 20 Nov 18
Dáil bill over planning permission issues in northwest A bill aimed at resolving difficulties around planning permission in the northwest of the country was due before the Dáil this evening. Connacht • 20 Nov 18
EPA highlights agri-food sector environmental failings The Environmental Protection Agency has said the agri-food sector needs to improve its environmental compliance. Environment • 19 Jul 18
EPA highlights agri-food sector environmental failings The Environmental Protection Agency has said the agri-food sector needs to improve its environmental compliance. Environment • 19 Jul 18
Long-term illegal dumping uncovered at Donegal facility Evidence of long-term illegal dumping at a facility operating under a waste permit from Donegal County Council has been discovered by RTÉ Investigates. Environment • 18 Jun 18
Long-term illegal dumping uncovered at Donegal facility Evidence of long-term illegal dumping at a facility operating under a waste permit from Donegal County Council has been discovered by RTÉ Investigates. Environment • 18 Jun 18
