Latest Publications
Boyle Regional Audit 02/03/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Boyle Regional public drinking water supply, Co. Roscommon on 02/03/2026.
Carndonagh Audit 15/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Carndonagh public drinking water supply, Co Donegal on 15/04/2026.
Inishowen East Audit 16/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Inishowen East public drinking water supply, Co. Donegal on 16/04/2026.
Inishowen West Audit 16/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Inishowen West public drinking water supply, Co. Donegal on 16/04/2026.
EPA Research Impact Case Study: Building Capability
Year: 2026
EPA Research 2030 is designed to be agile, responsive, and flexible, and aims to deliver timely and impactful research to support policy and decision making, and to address knowledge gaps in existing and emerging environmental pressures. The EPA Research Impact Case Studies provide examples and insights from EPA-funded projects and the impact they have achieved.
Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report 2025 Quarter 4
Year: 2026
This is the latest EPA report on quarterly greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland to support more frequent monitoring of national and sectoral progress on climate action. This series complements the national greenhouse gas inventory and projections prepared annually by the EPA. Emissions in Quarter 4 2025 were down by 1.3% on the same quarter last year. This was primarily driven by lower Electricity emissions (-240.5 kt CO₂ eq), partially offset by increases in Buildings (60.8 kt CO₂ eq), Other (39.0 kt CO₂ eq) and Industry emissions (20.8 kt CO₂ eq).
Green Public Procurement: Adoption, Monitoring and Reporting by Government Departments Report
2024 Reference Year, June 2026
Year: 2026
This is the fifth report on GPP activity by Government Departments, collating and analysing data for the year 2024. The report presents an overview of the process, adoption, monitoring and reporting requirements, data collected and a summary of the findings.
GPP Adoption and Reporting by Government Departments Returns 2024
Year: 2026
GPP Government Department Returns 2024
National Agricultural Inspection Programme (NAIP) Summary Report 2025
Year: 2026
This report outlines the farm inspection activity under the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Regulations and associated enforcement actions undertaken by local authorities in 2025. The NAIP is part of the EPA's oversight role under the Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Water Action Plan 2024.
EPA GPP Guidance for the Public Sector 2025
Year: 2026
This document is designed to provide general guidance and information. It provides step-by-step instructions and criteria for implementing green public procurement (GPP), in line with Irish and EU policy and legislation.
Green Public Procurement - Guidance Quick Guide 2025
Year: 2026
The document provides a summary of the general Green Public Procurement guidance. For more detailed information on how to implement Green Public Procurement in procurement processes, please consult the full Green Public Procurement Guidance for the Public Sector which is linked below.
Investigation into odour complaints received from Kill Co Kildare, Interim Report
Year: 2026
Investigation into odour complaints received from Kill Co Kildare, Interim Report
Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Hydrometrics and Groundwater
Post Number: 000607, June 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Hydrometrics & Groundwater. The successful candidate will be based in the Athlone office but may be required to carry out hydrometric monitoring anywhere in the country. The role is predominately an outdoor role, and the successful candidate will be part of the hydrometric field monitoring team, measuring river flows, lake and groundwater levels. They will work with colleagues within their wider Hydrometric & Groundwater team to ensure delivery of the hydrometric field work programme. The successful candidate will be required to assess, interpret and validate the hydrometric data gathered in their region and provide technical advice to their line manager and the regional team lead on the hydrometric stations in their area.
Oifigeach Eolaíochta III (Leibhéal 5) Hidriméadracht agus Screamhuisce
Post Number: 000607, June 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta III (Leibhéal 5) Hidriméadracht & Screamhuisce. Beidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil lonnaithe in oifig Bhaile Átha Luain ach d'fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh air monatóireacht hidriméadrach a dhéanamh in aon áit sa tír. Is ról lasmuigh den chuid is mó é an ról, agus beidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil mar chuid den fhoireann monatóireachta allamuigh hidriméadrach, ag tomhas sreabhadh abhann, leibhéil locha agus screamhuisce. Oibreoidh siad le comhghleacaithe laistigh dá bhfoireann Hidriméadracht & Screamhuisce níos leithne chun a chinntiú go seachadfar an clár oibre allamuigh hidriméadrach.
Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Freshwater Ecologist
Post Number: 000608, June 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Freshwater Ecologist. The successful candidate will work in the EPA’s Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit which undertakes monitoring and assessment of the ecological health of Ireland’s surface water resource. The role will involve extensive fieldwork, and travel away from the designated office location, monitoring surface waters within Ireland, as well as laboratory work, sample and data analysis and reporting.
Oifigeach Eolaíochta III (Leibhéal 5) Éiceolaí Uisce Úr
Post Number: 000608, June 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta III (Leibhéal 5) Éiceolaí Uisce Úr. Oibreoidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil in Aonad Monatóireachta agus Measúnaithe Éiceolaíochta an EPA a dhéanann monatóireacht agus measúnú ar shláinte éiceolaíoch acmhainn uisce dromchla na hÉireann. Beidh obair allamuigh fhairsing i gceist leis an ról, agus taisteal ar shiúl ón suíomh oifige ainmnithe, monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar uiscí dromchla laistigh d'Éirinn, chomh maith le hobair saotharlainne, anailís agus tuairisciú samplaí agus sonraí.
Private Water Supplies Guidance
On the implementation of the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations for private supplies, May 2026
Year: 2026
Guidance mainly aimed at local authorities and private water suppliers on implementing the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations of 2023, in private water supplies in Ireland.
EPA Radiation Monitoring in Food Data 2016-2025
Year: 2026
EPA Radiation Monitoring in Food Data 2016-2025