EPA: Ireland will not meet its EU emissions target The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that Ireland is failing to achieve its obligation to become a low carbon economy. News • 28 May 14
EPA: Ireland will not meet its EU emissions target The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that Ireland is failing to achieve its obligation to become a low carbon economy. News • 28 May 14
Irish beach waters among 'best in northern Europe' The quality of Irish beach waters is among the best in northern Europe, according to the latest report on bathing water quality, from the Environmental Protection Agency. News • 01 May 14
Irish beach waters among 'best in northern Europe' The quality of Irish beach waters is among the best in northern Europe, according to the latest report on bathing water quality, from the Environmental Protection Agency. News • 01 May 14
EPA data shows recycling of waste fell in 2012 The increased use of incineration for the disposal of waste meant the quantity of household and related waste recycled in Ireland fell in 2012. News • 19 Mar 14
EPA data shows recycling of waste fell in 2012 The increased use of incineration for the disposal of waste meant the quantity of household and related waste recycled in Ireland fell in 2012. News • 19 Mar 14
Ireland breached nitrogen oxide emission ceiling New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that emissions of a key air pollutant in Ireland in 2012 continued to breach the EU ceiling. News • 06 Feb 14
Ireland breached nitrogen oxide emission ceiling New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that emissions of a key air pollutant in Ireland in 2012 continued to breach the EU ceiling. News • 06 Feb 14
EPA concerned over safety of water The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that the new Irish Water State utility company has a lot of work to do to provide safe and secure drinking water to the public. News • 11 Dec 13
EPA concerned over safety of water The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that the new Irish Water State utility company has a lot of work to do to provide safe and secure drinking water to the public. News • 11 Dec 13
Two thirds of beaches meet 'good' EU standards Only two thirds of Ireland's bathing areas are deemed to have "good" water quality, according to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency. News • 02 May 13
Two thirds of beaches meet 'good' EU standards Only two thirds of Ireland's bathing areas are deemed to have "good" water quality, according to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency. News • 02 May 13
'Protected environment' key to economic renewal A report from the Environmental Protection Agency on the state of the Irish environment says a protected and well-managed environment is essential for economic renewal. News • 25 Jun 12
'Protected environment' key to economic renewal A report from the Environmental Protection Agency on the state of the Irish environment says a protected and well-managed environment is essential for economic renewal. News • 25 Jun 12
Fracking study outlines initial findings on impact A new study on fracking, the controversial method of extracting gas from shale rock, has outlined mixed conclusions over the impact of the practice. News • 11 May 12
Fracking study outlines initial findings on impact A new study on fracking, the controversial method of extracting gas from shale rock, has outlined mixed conclusions over the impact of the practice. News • 11 May 12
98.5% of bathing waters meet EU standards - report The quality of Ireland's bathing waters remains high with 98.5% of identified bathing areas meeting the EU mandatory standards, according to a new report from the EPA. News • 03 May 12
98.5% of bathing waters meet EU standards - report The quality of Ireland's bathing waters remains high with 98.5% of identified bathing areas meeting the EU mandatory standards, according to a new report from the EPA. News • 03 May 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 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
