Publications

Food Waste Attitudes and Behaviours in Ireland: Consumer Insights for Grocery Retailers

Year: 2025

This report synthesises key findings from EPA behavioural insights research conducted with Ipsos B&A on attitudes and behaviours around food management and food waste in Ireland, translating national data into actionable insights for grocery retailers to support consumers to reduce food waste.

FOI Disclosures Log January to September 2025

Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, November 2025

Year: 2025

Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, published on a quarterly basis.

Candidate Information Booklet for Appointment to the EPA's Advisory Committee

Year: 2025

Expressions of Interest are now being sought by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, for 1 upcoming vacancy on the EPA's Advisory Committee

Research 500: Operationalising Resilience in Climate Action (ORICA)

Authors: Conor Murphy, Miguel Angel Trejo Rangel, Tara Quinn, Róisín Moriarty and Ailbhe Gallagher, November 2025

Year: 2025

Ireland faces growing climate risks, demanding a coordinated and resilient adaptation strategy. The ORICA project led by ICARUS in Maynooth University examined how resilience is defined and implemented across Irish climate policy. While Ireland’s adaptation policies via the National Adaptation Framework (NAF) have evolved to include governance and equity, inconsistent definitions of resilience across policy documents create confusion, hindering alignment and effectiveness in implementation. Local authorities show potential for innovation, integrating nature-based solutions and community involvement. Key challenges include fragmented adaptation governance, limited resources, and unclear resilience targets. To advance, Ireland must unify its resilience definition, strengthen cross-sectoral coordination, shift from planning to action, and embed participatory decision-making processes approaches into adaptation planning.

Cregane/Glantane Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 04/09/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at the Cregane/Glantane public drinking water supply Co. Cork on 04/09/2025.

Rathdangan Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 13/10/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at the Rathdangan public drinking water supply Co. Wicklow on 13/10/2025.

South Leitrim Regional Audit 28/02/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at the South Leitrim Regional public drinking water supply Co. Leitrim on 28/02/2025.

Mallow Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 27/08/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at the Mallow public drinking water supply Co. Cork on 27/08/2025.

Banteer Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 04/09/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at Banteer public drinking water supply Co. Cork on 04/09/2025.

Allow Regional Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 27/08/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an Audit carried out at the Allow Regional public drinking water supply on 27/08/2025.

Research 499: The Role of Irish Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Transition to a More Circular Economy

Authors: Bernadette Power, Gordon Sirr, Geraldine Ryan and John Eakins, November 2025

Year: 2025

In support of Ireland's transition to a Circular Economy, the Trans2CirEcon research project conducted by University College Cork explored the role of Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Through surveys of SMEs and consumers, the research found low engagement in the Circular Economy. However, strong interest and willingness to participate in circular business models (CBMs) was identified, indicating a latent demand for Circular Economy products and services. Sectoral differences were noted, with construction, manufacturing, and retail SMEs favouring different CBMs and identifying different barriers and motivators. Consumer engagement with the Circular Economy also varied by product type and socioeconomic status. The research provides policy recommendations and interventions to address systemic barriers, foster innovation and support SME and consumer engagement in the Circular Economy.

EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 (EPA Ref: EPAC-0725)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Public Consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Statement of Strategy 2025-2028

EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Dept of the Environment, Climate and Communications Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 (EPA Ref: EPAC-0625)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Public Consultation on the Dept of the Environment, Climate and Communications Statement of Strategy 2025-2028

Annual Air Quality Bulletin 2024

Annual Air Quality Bulletin 2024, November 2025

Year: 2025

Annual AQ Bulletin 2024 for PM10, NO2 and Ozone for the year 2024

EoW Criteria when recovered woodchip ceases to be waste under Regulation 28 of the European Union (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 – 2020

Recovered woodchip ceases to be Waste , November 2025

Year: 2025

EoW Criteria when recovered woodchip ceases to be waste under Regulation 28 of the European Union (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 – 2020

Recovered woodchip ceases to be Waste , November 2025

Year: 2025

Repair National Survey 2024 - Survey Data

Year: 2025

This excel file provides the data from the Repair National Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets and where used should reference the EPA

Repair National Survey 2024

Year: 2025

Research 498: Indicators of Air Pollution Effects in Ecosystems for Monitoring under the EU National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive

Authors: Thomas Cummins, Lorna Marcham and Keelan McHugh, November 2025

Year: 2025

EU member states are required to continuously monitor the state of ecosystems where negative effects of air pollution may occur, under the National Emission Commitments Directive (NEC). The NEC Indicators project led by a team in UCD reviewed indicators used to detect air pollution effects in sensitive ecosystems like bogs and semi-natural grasslands. It focused on ammonia, mainly from agriculture, and ozone, formed through chemical reactions involving industrial and transport emissions. The findings show that ozone levels are highest near Ireland’s Atlantic coast, decreasing inland and in urban areas due to deposition and chemical reactions. Researchers found that even low nitrogen inputs can significantly alter plant communities. The findings may be used to review and refine monitoring methods in the National Ecosystems Monitoring Network. Development of structures and communication within the monitoring community is encouraged.

Industrial and Waste Scheduled Applications: October - December 2025

Year: 2025

A list of the EPA's scheduled applications for April - December 2025