Air Pollution Appeals

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is now responsible for processing Air Pollution Act licence appeals.  These appeals were previously processed by An Bord Pleanála but the responsibility transferred to the EPA on 31 August 2015 following the implementation of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015.

It should be noted that the scope of an appeal is limited to air pollution matters and does not extend to planning issues.

For further information in relation to these appeals, and the appropriate fee payable, and the Judicial Review process, please refer to the following:

• Air Pollution Act 1987, as amended;
• S.I. No. 266/1988 of the Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Licensing of Industrial Plant) Regulations 1988;
• Guide to fees payable to the EPA for Air Pollution Appeals; and
• Judicial Review Notice

Please note that the fees payable to the EPA should be made by cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to the Environmental Protection Agency.

You can view the details of the EPA's Decisions on Air Pollution Appeals below:- 

If you would like to submit an Appeal under the Air Pollution Act 1987, as amended, please forward it to the Environmental Licensing Programme at: 

Office of Environmental Sustainability
PO Box 3000
Johnstown Castle Estate
County Wexford

Tel: Locall 1890 33 55 99  OR  053 91 60600
Fax: 053 91 60699

Email: licensing@epa.ie