Latest Publications
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.
Westmeath County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 08/10/2025
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 8th October 2025 at the Westmeath County Council Offices.
Kilkenny County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 10/10/2024
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 10th October 2024 at the Kilkenny County Council Offices.
Kildare County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 09/10/2024
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 9th October 2024 at the Kildare County Council Offices
Roscommon County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 11/07/2024
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 11th July 2024 at the Roscommon County Council Offices
Leitrim County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 12/07/2024
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 12th July 2024 at the Leitrim County Council Offices
Position Paper Regulation 27 Consultation to inform development of Draft Guidance for Brownfield soil and stone by-product material incorporating a PFAS screen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.
Mayo County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 17/07/2025
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 17th July 2025 at the Mayo County Council Offices
Donegal County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 15/07/2025.
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 15th July 2025 at the Donegal County Council Offices.
Sligo County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 16/07/2025.
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 6th July205 at the Sligo County Council Offices.
Offaly County Council Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Supplies 09.10.2025
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Monitoring Programme Audit Report for Private Drinking Water Supplies in respect of Audit carried out on 9th October 2025 at the Offaly County Council Offices.
Kilmagnier Audit 25/02/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Kilmagnier public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 25/02/2026.
Research 513: Assessing Administrative Burdens as Barriers to Implementation of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan
Authors: Cara Augustenborg, Patricia Lentz, Leonhard Lades, Margaret Samahita and Lucie Martin, April 2026
Year: 2026
Using an innovative mixed‑methods approach combining behavioural science and environmental policy, UCD researchers examined administrative factors that delayed implementation of three priority climate action schemes in Ireland, namely, the Afforestation Scheme 2023–2027, the Solar for Schools Programme and the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme. The project screened climate actions, audited the three schemes, gathered stakeholder insights and tested behavioural impacts through surveys and experiments. Surveys, experiments and interviews showed reduced stakeholder understanding and engagement due to complex systems, excessive paperwork, poor communication and limited staffing. The findings provide policy actors with practical evidence and recommendations to reduce administrative burdens through more streamlined processes, clearer communication and ‘sludge audits’, supporting more accessible, equitable and effective climate policy delivery in Ireland.
Environmental Protection Agency Internal Environmental Policy Statement
Year: 2026
The purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others. Our vision is that we live sustainably in a healthy environment that is valued and protected by all.
Charlestown Audit 10/02/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Charlestown public drinking water supply Co. Mayo on 10022026
Kilally (Kilworth) Audit 25/02/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Kilally (Kilworth) public drinking water supply Co. Cork on 25/02/2026.
Jamestown/Effin Audit 29/11/2023
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Jamestown/Effin public drinking water supply Co. Limerick on 29/11/2023.
Evidence Synthesis Report 9: EXAMINE_NRMM
Authors: Rita Hagan, Eoin McGillicuddy and Aoife Donnell , April 2026
Year: 2026
Exploration of Best Practice of Market Surveillance and Type Approval of Internal Combustion Engines Emissions for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (EXAMINE_NRMM)
Inspector/Scientific Officer I (Level 3) General
Post Number: 000603, April 2026
Year: 2026
The EPA is recruiting to fulfil the role of Inspector/Scientific Officer I (Level 3) General. The appointee will be assigned a technical role reporting to a line manager within their assigned team. Successful Candidates will work as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team and will learn how to develop and implement EPA policies in relation to the functions of the work area to which they are assigned. The EPA has a commitment to learning and development and has a suite of supports available which will assist the successful candidates with their professional development.
Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Ginearálta
Post Number: 000603, April 2026
Year: 2026
Tá an EPA ag earcú chun ról Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Ginearálta a chomhlíonadh. Sannfar ról teicniúil don cheapaí a thuairiscíonn do bhainisteoir líne laistigh dá bhfoireann sannta. Oibreoidh na hiarrthóirí rathúla mar chuid d'fhoireann ildisciplíneach ghairmiúil agus foghlaimeoidh siad conas beartais an EPA a fhorbairt agus a chur i bhfeidhm i ndáil le feidhmeanna an réimse oibre a bhfuil siad sannta dó. Tá an EPA tiomanta don fhoghlaim agus don fhorbairt agus tá sraith tacaíochtaí ar fáil a chabhróidh leis na hiarrthóirí rathúla lena bhforbairt ghairmiúil.