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.

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Latest publications in Governance

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EPA Annual Report and Accounts, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 provides details of the work undertaken during the year and includes the financial statements.

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EPA 2023 In Review

This review of 2023 showcases the EPA 's work in addressing environmental challenges across Ireland.

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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.

Latest News and Press Releases

in: Corporate Information
EPA publishes Annual Report and Accounts for 2024

Date released: August 05, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its Annual Report and Accounts 2024.

New Director Joins the Board of the Environmental Protection Agency

Date released: June 27, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to welcome Darragh Page onto the EPA Board. Darragh will take up his new position as Director of the EPA’s Office of Communications and Corporate Services with immediate effect.

2024 was a key year for the EPA in the provision of timely and targeted information on the environment

Date released: February 04, 2025

In its Annual Highlights, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showcases its work in addressing environmental challenges across Ireland.