What We do

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting and improving the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland. We are committed to protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution. We play key roles in environmental regulation, provision of knowledge and advocacy for the environment.

The EPA provides environmental data, assessments and evidence to inform decision making and implements effective regulation and environmental compliance systems – while working with others to advocate for a clean, healthy and well protected environment and sustainable environmental behaviour.

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EPA Strategic Plan 2022-2026

This strategy, the EPA’s sixth, sets out what we intend to achieve over the coming years in delivering our mandate and our purpose to protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.

Latest publications in Governance

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EPA Highlights 2025

A look back at EPA activity and key environmental indicators over the past 12 months.

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EPA Annual Report and Accounts 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 provides details of the work undertaken during the year and includes financial statements.

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EPA Strategic Plan 2022-2026

This strategy, the EPA’s sixth, sets out what we intend to achieve over the next five years in delivering our mandate and our purpose to protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.