Latest Publications
Research 514: F-gas Use, Scale and Environment (FUSE4i): An Improved Indicative Inventory for Ireland
Authors: Peter Wise, Reena Cole, Narjes Fallah, Mariagrazia Proto and Yvonne Ryan-Fogarty, May 2026
Year: 2026
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), F-gas, is a human made synthetic, colourless and odourless, non-flammable (GHG). It has the highest 100-year global warming potential (GWP) of all GHGs. This research led by a team in UL analysed SF6 use, conducted stakeholder engagement and used modelling to assess SF6 use, emissions data and Environmental Impact Assessment requirements in the power and semiconductor sectors. The findings highlighted weaknesses in data collection, reporting, and end‑of‑life management of SF6‑containing equipment. The research recommends ‘Best Practice’ emissions reducing alternatives and increased training for safe handling to support policymakers, regulators, and industry in meeting regulatory obligations. The findings also support improved regulation, emission reduction strategies, and circular economy objectives, while noting limitations related to reliance on industry to self‑report and challenges due to incomplete private‑sector data availability.
Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2025
Year: 2026
This report provides information regarding the implementation of the National Inspection Plan for domestic waste water treatment systems in 2025
EPA submission: Ireland's Clean Air Strategy 2026 (EPA ref: EPAC-0126)
Year: 2026
EPA's response to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment's public consultation on Updating Ireland's Clean Air Strategy 2026 (EPA ref: EPAC-0126).
FOI Disclosure Log January to March 2026
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, May 2026
Year: 2026
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, published on a quarterly basis.
Hydrology Summary Bulletin - April 2026
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for April 2026, May 2026
Year: 2026
Hydrology Summary Bulletin outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake and turlough levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland for the month
Priority areas list
Year: 2026
The list of priority areas where treatment must improve to resolve national environmental priorities (May 2026).
Bathing Water Quality in Ireland in 2025
Year: 2026
This is a report about bathing water quality in Ireland during 2025
Position Paper Regulation 27 Consultation to inform development of Draft Guidance for Brownfield soil and stone by-product material incorporating a PFAS screen
Year: 2026
The EPA has published a position paper for consultation as part of the development of national guidance for brownfield soil and stone by-product material. The guidance will clarify where brownfield soil and stone can be used as by-product or where it must be safely disposed of. This will assist developers and environmental consultants with brownfield soil by-product notifications. The planned guidance will use pollutant limit values for the protection of human and environmental health based on use scenarios and vulnerabilities of the site. Interim ambient concentrations are being examined for use as pollutant limit values for PFAS.
Programme Officer II (Level 4) General Administrator
Post Number: 000606, May 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will be assigned an administrative role with responsibility for a range of tasks in area assigned. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will have a leadership role with a team, to facilitate high performance, develop clear and realistic objectives and manage the delivery of results. Candidates must be flexible, capable of working to and meeting tight deadlines and committed to delivering high quality results and services. They must demonstrate excellent inter-personnel skills, ability to build relationships (internal and external) and have a track record in delivering outstanding customer service in a busy office environment. Interviews are likely to be held either virtually or in person, in mid or late June 2026.
Oifigeach Cláir II (Leibhéal 4) Riarthóir Ginearálta
Post Number: 000606, May 2026
Year: 2026
Sannfar ról riaracháin don iarrthóir rathúil agus beidh sé/sí freagrach as raon tascanna sa réimse a shanntar dó/di. Beidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil mar chuid d'fhoireann ildisciplíneach agus beidh ról ceannaireachta aige/aici le foireann, chun ardfheidhmíocht a éascú, cuspóirí soiléire agus réadúla a fhorbairt agus seachadadh torthaí a bhainistiú. Ní mór d'iarrthóirí a bheith solúbtha, in ann oibriú faoi spriocdhátaí dochta agus iad a chomhlíonadh agus tiomanta do thorthaí agus seirbhísí ardchaighdeáin a sheachadadh. Ní mór dóibh scileanna idirphearsanra den scoth a léiriú, an cumas caidrimh a thógáil (inmheánacha agus seachtracha) agus taifead cuntasach a bheith acu maidir le seirbhís den scoth do chustaiméirí a sheachadadh i dtimpeallacht oifige ghnóthach. Is dócha go reáchtálfar agallaimh go fíorúil nó go pearsanta, i lár nó i ndeireadh mhí an Mheithimh 2026.
Midleton Audit 26/03/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Midleton public drinking water supply Co Cork on 26/03/2026.
Kilmallock Audit 02/12/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Kilmallock public drinking water supply, Co. Limerick on 02/12/2025.
Knockanevin Audit 16/10/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Knockanevin public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 16/10/2026.
GPP Case Study: Bus Éireann Procurement of Uniforms & Related Services
Year: 2026
This procurement focused on greening the supply of uniforms for drivers and garage staff.
GPP Case Study - Bus Éireann Procurement of Non Hazardous Waste Collection Services
Year: 2026
The purpose of the procurement was to provide waste collection (residual, recyclables, biowaste) management and recycling services across all Bus Éireann depots, offices, and garages.
IE-GHG-ETS2029-01 - Lissan Coal Company (Ireland) Limited
Year: 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued ETS2 GHG Emissions Permit IE-GHG-ETS2029-01 to Lissan Coal Company (Ireland) Limited in accordance with the European Communities (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 470 of 2024 as amended).
Ireland's Air Pollutant Emissions Trends and Outlook 2026
Year: 2026
Latest report (2026) on Ireland's National Emission Reduction Commitment Directive (NECD) emissions. Five main air pollutants, NOx, SO2, NH3, NMVOC and PM2.5.
Obriens Bridge Audit 17/02/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Obriens Bridge public drinking water supply Co. Clare on 17/02/2026.