2024 was a key year for the EPA in the provision of timely and targeted information on the environment
In 2024, the EPA completed more inspections, monitoring, and sampling than ever before, including: Over 2,500 waterbodies monitored Over 1,300 inspections of industrial and waste facilities Over 210 urban wastewater treatment plant inspections 200+ Drinking water plant inspections Continuous air quality monitoring at 115 stations The EPA’s 2004 State of the Environment report highlights that […]
Tipperary Site Included On Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priority Sites List
The Environmental Protection Agency has published a list of National Priority Sites for 2024. These sites are businesses and licensed operators who fail to meet EPA standards in certain areas. This list also allows the Environmental Protection Agency to effectively enforce their regulations in these premises for the benefit of the environment. Ways in […]
Environmental Protection Agency Releases ‘2024 State of the Environment Report’
The Environmental Protection Agency have released a report titled ‘2024 State of the Environment’ This report highlights the minimum effort attitude Ireland has displayed in terms of taking steps to protect the environment. The report demonstrates the country’s reliance on landfill sites and that although some steps have been taken to decrease the use of […]
EPA Release Public Drinking Water Quality Report 2023
The Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies Report 2023 has been released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report has revealed that the quality of public drinking water supplies in this country remains very high. The report says that over 99.7% of samples taken from public drinking water were compliant with bacterial and chemical […]
IFA President Says Passing of Nature Restoration Law No Surprise
Francie Gorman has reacted to the passing of the Nature Restoration Law by the EU Council of Environment Ministers this morning. In response to the passing of this, the President of the IFA had this to say: “It was always likely that the law would pass once the EU elections were over. Farmers will […]
Repak Announces Its Largest Ever Nationwide Recycling Knowledge Audit To Mark World Environment Day
Repak has announced its largest ever nationwide Recycling Knowledge Audit to mark World Environment Day. The aim of the audit will be to test the public’s knowledge of recycling and to identify misconceptions about recycling practices present among the public. The announcement stems from research recently commissioned by Repak which showed that “Ireland has a […]
Farmers Should Join the Climate Conversation 2024
As part of the Climate Conversation 2024 the Environment Chair of the IFA is encouraging farmers to have their say. Environment Chair John Murphy said: “It is very important that farmers and rural communities take the time to complete the online questionnaire and provide feedback to the Climate Conversation which will feed into, and shape, […]
Ammonia emissions down one per cent in 2022, however further reductions needed to protect health and the environment
Ireland’s ammonia emissions decreased by one per cent in 2022. Despite this, Ireland remains non-compliant in 2022 with our EU Emissions Reduction commitment for ammonia. The decrease in ammonia emissions reflects lower pig and poultry numbers, an increase in low emission slurry spreading and use of inhibited urea fertiliser on farms. Compliance with the EU […]
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action launches report on Biodiversity
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action today launched its Report on Biodiversity, which makes 75 recommendations across five key themes identified during engagements with stakeholders and through submissions to the Committee. Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “This report points the way towards how we restore biodiversity in nature and how to best reap […]
Electric Cars in Ireland: Flaws & All
The automotive sector has been rapidly moving on its path to electrification. While there have been plenty of hybrid car models, they are being increasingly joined by several electric car alternatives. However, not everyone is still sure about these cars and people look at them with a lot of doubt and suspicion. Therefore, it […]
