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The EPA expects drinking water here to comply with EU standards by 2020 - 16 years after the deadline for compliance

Quality of public water supply remains high - EPA

The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the quality of drinking water in public supplies remains high.

Environment • 13 Jun 18

Missing the legally-binding target opens the possibility of the country facing large fines

Ireland set to miss EU emission reduction target

Ireland is set to miss a European Union target set for greenhouse gas emission reductions, according to new Environmental Protection Agency projections.

Environment • 31 May 18

The Limerick Against Pollution group say they will try to have the decision overturned

Opposition to planning decision at Irish Cement plant

Environmental and residential groups in Limerick say they will fight the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a controversial development at the Irish Cement plant in the city.

Munster • 17 Apr 18

Covanta says the plant will divert refuse from landfills and enable the eastern region to become self-sufficient in managing waste

Poolbeg fully operational after performance tests

Covanta the operator of Dublin's Poolbeg incinerator announces plant is now fully operational after passing performance tests.

Environment • 01 Dec 17

A significant expansion in dairy herds was found to be one of the factors behind Ireland's increase in greenhouse gas emissions

EPA warns about Ireland's dependence on fossil fuels

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that Ireland needs to adopt a much greater sense of urgency about reducing its dependence on fossil fuels after official figures showed a 3.5% increase in greenhouse gas emissions last year.

Ireland • 27 Nov 17

The highest number of septic tank inspection failures were in Wexford

Half of septic tanks failed inspections in 2016

Half of septic tanks inspected last year failed to meet adequate standards according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ireland • 14 Nov 17

Burning solid fuel is the biggest threat to good air quality in Ireland

EPA call for stricter legal air quality regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency has called for the adoption of stricter legally enforceable air quality guidelines across Europe and in Ireland.

Ireland • 06 Nov 17

Sewage from the equivalent of 120,000 people across 44 areas is being discharged directly into the environment every day

Raw sewage entering water at 44 sites

The Environmental Protection Agency has said that the pace of improvements to Ireland's waste water treatment infrastructure is falling far short of requirements.

News • 24 Oct 17

Four thousand fewer people were on boil water notices at the end of 2016 compared to the previous year

EPA says 10% of water supplies at risk of contamination

Almost 10% of Ireland's public water supplies are at risk of contamination, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's Drinking Water Report.

Ireland • 12 Sep 17

The EPA says the regions showing the most pollution are the south and southeast

Ireland failing to meet own water quality target - EPA

Water in hundreds of rivers, lakes, estuaries, groundwater bodies and along our coasts is failing to reach acceptable quality standards.

Environment • 31 Aug 17

EPA warns Irish Cement over environmental performance

Irish Cement in Limerick has been given a warning by the Environmental Protection Agency to improve its environmental performance or "face further sanction".

Ireland • 11 Jul 17

Six beaches failed to meet the legally required minimum standard

75% of Irish beaches 'excellent' for swimming - EPA

For the third year in a row three-quarters of Ireland's designated bathing waters have been classified as excellent by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Environment • 18 May 17

The EPA has said that the greenhouse gases emitted by sectors including the agriculture sector are too high

Ireland will not meet 2020 gas emissions targets - EPA

Ireland will not meet its greenhouse gas emissions targets for 2020 with the current range of policy measures in place, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Environment • 13 Apr 17

As part of the plan high risk or problem areas will be identified

Drones to be used in new plan to tackle illegal dumping

A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping will involve hidden CCTV cameras in litter black spots, as well as the use of drones to capture the extent of the issue.

Ireland • 13 Mar 17

EPA said that the lack of regular monitoring for E coli is worrying

Private water supplies poorer than public - EPA report

A special report by the Environmental Protection Agency has found that drinking water quality in private water supplies is consistently poorer than public water supplies.

News • 09 Mar 17

Supplies serving 830,000 people are on the remedial action list

EPA warns many water supplies at risk

The Environmental Protection Agency has said that over 100 drinking water supplies are in need of remedial action to avoid the risk of water restrictions.

News • 27 Oct 16

Air pollution is associated with more than 400,000 premature deaths a year in the European Union

Concern over level of air pollutants

The Environmental Protection Agency has found that levels of certain cancer causing pollutants in Ireland are significantly above the levels recommended by the World Health Organization.

News • 23 Oct 14

EPA and 31 local authorities are the principal regulators

EPA urges local authorities to consolidate

The Environmental Protection Agency has said local authorities need to press ahead and consolidate from 31 authorities to three regional waste enforcement teams, so that serious criminal offenders can been dealt with.

News • 19 Jun 14

Kepak said an investigation is under way into the cause of the leak

Kepak confirms ammonia vapour leak in Cork

Meat processing company Kepak has confirmed a leak of ammonia vapour at its plant at Watergrasshill in Co Cork.

News • 21 Jan 14

The licence permitted the operation of a gas refinery and combustion installations at the Ballinaboy Bridge gas terminal in Co Mayo

Revised Corrib gas licence quashed by court

The revised licence for the operation of the Shell gas terminal at Ballinaboy, Co Mayo, has been quashed by the Commercial Court.

News • 16 Oct 13

County council staff are being trained to carry out inspections

EPA publishes septic tank inspection plans

Local authorities will carry out 1,000 inspections on septic tanks across Ireland over the next 15 months.

News • 19 Feb 13

Concerns over E coli in private water wells

A new survey of water quality has found that private wells are a growing cause for concern.

News • 29 Nov 12

Irish greenhouse gas emissions fell last year

Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions fell last year, according to a report carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency.

News • 12 Oct 12

EPA says Ireland to breach greenhouse obligations

The Environmental Protection Agency has said that Ireland is predicted to breach its annual greenhouse gas emission obligations under the EU 2020 target from 2017 onwards.

News • 16 Apr 12

EPA received 81 submissions for GM potatoes trials

The Environmental Protection Agency has received 81 submissions from members of the public about the proposal by Teagasc to conduct outdoor trials of genetically modified potatoes.

News • 28 Mar 12

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