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Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2023
This report sets out the results of the EPA’s assessment of local authority environmental enforcement performance for 2023. This assessment is based on the EPA’s Local Authority Performance Framework where performance is measured and reported against National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) focused on improving environmental compliance and achieving positive outcomes for waste, water, air and noise.
New EPA Climate Opinion Maps
Wave 2 of the Climate Change in the Irish Mind study, undertaken in 2023. Newly updated interactive maps of Ireland show national, regional, and county-level data about people’s climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences and behaviours - see where your county stands on climate action.
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Climate Change
Climate change is with us now. The sooner we act, the less damage it will do to our society and environment.
Waste water
The EPA is the environmental regulator of Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water).
Waste
The EPA regulates and licences a variety of activities in the waste sector, including landfill sites.
Drinking water
The EPA regulates the quality of drinking water in Ireland and enforces standards in public supplies.
Radiation
The EPA monitors radiation in our environment. We also regulate radioactive sources in industry, e.g. for x-rays.
Air
The EPA manages the national air quality monitoring network. We also measure levels of air pollution.
See the air quality index for health, this will tell the about air in your area
Latest Publications and Reports
Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Highlights Report 2022
The EPA Circular Economy Programme - The Driving Force for Ireland's Move to a Circular Economy
This report gives the data highlights on waste generation and management in Ireland in 2022. Key trends and progress towards upcoming EU targets, along with information on material consumption and circularity are provided. A spotlight section focuses on current topics in the circular economy area including national End-of Waste and By-product decisions; the new Circular Economy and Waste Statistic Data Archive webpage; and the Plastics Own Resource contribution Ireland makes to the EU budget.
Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2023
This report sets out the results of the EPA’s assessment of local authority environmental enforcement performance for 2023. This assessment is based on the EPA’s Local Authority Performance Framework where performance is measured and reported against National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) focused on improving environmental compliance and achieving positive outcomes for waste, water, air and noise.
Ireland's State of the Environment Report 2024
This report presents the most recent integrated information on the quality of Ireland's environment. The report outlines the current state of our environment at a strategic level. It also provides an update on the environmental challenges that we face, nationally and globally.
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Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report Quarter 2 2024
This is the second EPA report in a new series on quarterly greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland to support more frequent monitoring of national and sectoral progress on climate action and allow for more immediate identification of progress or setbacks in achieving climate targets. The series will complement the national greenhouse gas inventory and projections prepared annually by the EPA.