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November 2008 press releases

Dioxin Levels in Ireland are well below EU Limits - Nov 04 2008, 12:00 PM
The latest Environmental Protection Agency report on dioxin levels in the Irish environment (based on dioxin levels measured in cows’ milk in a 2007 survey) shows that all of the samples had dioxin levels well below the relevant EU limits. The report also shows that dioxin levels measured in this survey compare favourably with those taken from similar surveys in EU and other countries.

Water Quality in Ireland 2004 - 2006 - Nov 12 2008, 11:55 PM
The latest report on water quality in Ireland to be released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Quality in Ireland 2004 – 2006, assesses the quality of lakes, rivers, canals, coastal areas and groundwater and presents a detailed picture of the quality of Irish waters.

EPA Seminar presents research findings as part of Science Week 2008 - Nov 13 2008, 10:17 AM
As part of Science Week 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding its annual Research Fellowships and Scholarships Seminar in Dublin on Thursday 13th November and Friday 14th November at the Hilton Kilmainham Hotel.

Meeting the Key Environmental Challenges for Ireland - Nov 28 2008, 10:00 AM
An EPA workshop will today consider the four main environmental challenges facing Ireland. The workshop will provide a forum to debate the state of Ireland’s environment, and the actions required to address the main challenges facing the country.