Latest Publications
Research 507: Integrated Strategies to Improve Drinking Water Quality: A Comparative Assessment of Source Protection and Drinking Water Treatment
Authors: Usman Ali Khan, Déborah Sousa, Michael Joyce, Seán Bradshaw and Maebh Grace, February 2026
Year: 2026
Ensuring the safety and sustainability of drinking water sources is mandated under the Water Framework Directive. This research led by a team in Ryan Hanley Consultants Ltd investigated source protection (SP) measures using advanced drinking water treatment technologies (DWT) to improve drinking water in diverse Irish catchments. It examined how site-specific catchment attributes influence the effectiveness of SP and DWT strategies. A multi criteria analysis (MCA), supported by cost assessments and expert input, identified the most suitable combinations of SP and DWT options. The findings suggest that integrated, site specific solutions best achieve regulatory compliance, reduce long term costs and support sustainability. The MCA framework offers policymakers a tool to balance technical, economic and social criteria. It recommends quantitative validation to strengthen its recommendations and public awareness initiatives that encourage behavioural changes to support water protection.
Dumping at Sea Register - February 2026
Year: 2026
EPA Drinking Water Remedial Action List Q4 of 2025
Year: 2026
An updated list of public drinking water supplies on the EPA's Remedial Action List
Evidence Synthesis Report 8: Ireland’s Urban Bioeconomy – Opportunities for Climate Action
Authors: Sarah Zimmermann, Nicholas M. Holden and Claire Downey, February 2026
Year: 2026
This study, conducted by the The Rediscovery Centre, highlights opportunities for urban circular bioeconomy development to inform Ireland’s bioeconomy and climate policy updates and bioeconomy strategies.
Water Abstractions and Associated Impoundments - Registration and Licence Application Guidance Document
Year: 2026
This guidance document aims to assist any person carrying out or intending to carry out a water abstraction to register or apply for a licence or a review of conditions attached to a licence.
CBAM Liability Calculator
Year: 2026
Research 506: Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen for Heavy-duty Vehicles: Hydrogen Environment Protection, Analysis, Awareness and Review (HEAR)
Authors: James G. Carton, Greg McNamara, Sevda Sabernia,Kevin Murphy, Corné Muilwijk and Sneha Sabu, January 2026
Year: 2026
Transportation in Ireland accounts for approximately 36% of total energy consumption, using predominantly fossil fuel. The HEAR desk study led by a team in DCU examined hydrogen as a sustainable fuel for heavy-duty vehicles in Ireland to meet Ireland’s fossil fuel reduction commitments. Mobility is essential, but current diesel-based systems pose environmental and health risks. A literature review and life cycle assessment evaluated hydrogen’s environmental impacts across production, transport, and refueling compared to diesel. Findings show that green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy, is the least harmful option in key impact categories such as climate change and water pollution. The research provides stakeholders with new datasets on hydrogen’s potential role in reducing emissions. Further research is recommended on life cycle costs and hydrogen production pathways which the study notes should also be evaluated from other perspectives.
Drinking Water Radiological data 2017 to 2025
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Radiological data 2017 to 2025
Advisory Committee Meeting 23 July 2025
Year: 2026
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held on 6 March 2014
8th Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Year: 2026
This report records the main issues considered by the committee during its term of office. It sets out a series of recommendations to the EPA, and to the Minister, relating to the Agency’s functions. These recommendations cover a range of key issues.
Research 505: CircAI – Artificial Intelligence and the Circular Economy
Authors: Muhammad Salman Pathan and Peter Mooney, January 2026
Year: 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continually advancing and evolving, offering solutions to address challenges across many sectors of society including waste management and climate change. The Artificial Intelligence and the Circular Economy-CircAI project led by a team in Maynooth University explored how AI can support Ireland’s circular economy (CE). While global best practices show AI’s potential to optimise CE processes, the research highlighted that Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) lack familiarity with its benefits and limitations. The findings revealed that use of AI is hindered by insufficient education and training on AI applications and CE principles. The research recommends the need for greater understanding by AI developers to meet stakeholders’ needs, increased funding for AI-driven CE models and financial incentives for SMEs. This could be facilitated by expert-led advisory groups informing policy, increased stakeholder collaboration, and educational platforms.
Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Eolaí Aeráide
Uimhir phoist: 000601, January 2026
Year: 2026
Tá an EPA ag earcú do phost Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Eolaí Aeráide. Líonfar an folúntas láithreach i gCigireacht Réigiúnach an EPA i mBaile Átha Cliath. Cruthófar painéal ón gcomórtas seo, as a bhféadfar folúntais amach anseo d’Eolaí Aeráide Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) san EPA nó i Rúnaíocht na Comhairle Comhairleach um Athrú Aeráide (CCAC) a líonadh, i gCigireacht Réigiúnach an EPA i mBaile Átha Cliath nó i gCeanncheathrú an EPA i Loch Garman.
Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Climate Scientist
Post Number: 000601, January 2026
Year: 2026
The EPA is recruiting for the position of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Climate Scientist. The immediate vacancy will be filled in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Dublin. A panel will be created from this competition, from which future Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Climate Scientist vacancies in the EPA or the Secretariat to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) may be filled, in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Dublin or EPA Headquarters in Wexford.
Millstreet Audit 27/11/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Millstreet public drinking water supply, Co. Cork, on 27/11/2025.
Knockeragh Audit 07/11/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Knockeragh public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 07/11/2025.
Gorey Rural Audit 23/10/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Gorey Rural public drinking water supply, Co. Wexford on 23/10/2025.
Gorey Regional Creagh Audit 23/10/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Gorey Regional Creagh public drinking water supply, Co. Wexford on 23/10/2025.
Old Leighlin Audit 13/11/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Old Leighlin public drinking water supply, Co. Carlow on 13/11/2025.