Latest Publications
Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report 2026 Quarter 1
Year: 2026
This is the latest EPA report on quarterly greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland, supporting 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 1 2026 were down by 0.8% compared with the same quarter last year. This was mainly driven by decreases in the Transport sector (-72.1 kt CO₂ eq), reflecting lower road transport emissions, and the Electricity sector (-33.3 kt CO₂ eq), reflecting increased renewable generation and electricity imports alongside reduced non-renewable generation. These decreases were partially offset by increases in the Agriculture sector (+25.6 kt CO₂ eq) and the Industry sector (+8.1 kt CO₂ eq).
Smithboro Audit 25/05/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Smithboro public drinking water supply, Co. Monaghan on 25/05/2026
Rathmullen Audit 05/06/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Rathmullen public drinking water supply, Co. Donegal on 05/06/2026.
Glengarriff Audit 26/05/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Glengarriff public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 26/05/2026.
Ballyshoneen Audit 12/05/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Ballyshoneen public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 12/05/2026
Kilkenny City (Troyswood) Audit 25/05/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Kilkenny City (Troyswood) public drinking water supply, Co. Kilkenny on 25/05/2026.
Fardystown Audit 25/06/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an Audit carried out at the Fardystown public drinking water supply, Co. Wexford on 25/06/2026.
IE-GHG-ETS2030-01 – Capper Trading Limited
Year: 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued ETS2 GHG Emissions Permit IE-GHG-ETS2030-01 to Capper Trading Limited in accordance with the European Communities (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 470 of 2024 as amended).
Hydrology Summary Bulletin - July 2026
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for July 2026, August 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
Senior Manager (Level 2) Circular Economy and Waste Statistics
Post No. 000611, August 2026
Year: 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of the EPA’s National Circular Economy Programme (2021-2027) to prevent waste and drive the circular economy in Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the Circular Economy and Waste Statistics team managing the delivery of a range of activities.
Ardbhainisteoir (Leibhéal 2) Geilleagar Ciorclach agus Staitisticí Dramhaíola
Post No. 000611, August 2026
Year: 2026
Is deis spreagúil í seo chun ceannaireacht a dhéanamh ar sheachadadh Chlár Náisiúnta na hEacnamaíochta Ciorclaigh (2021-2027) de chuid EPA chun dramhaíl a chosc agus an geilleagar ciorclach a thiomáint in Éirinn. Beidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil i gceannas ar an bhfoireann um Gheilleagar Ciorclach agus Staitisticí Dramhaíola a bhainisteoidh seachadadh raon gníomhaíochtaí.
Research 518: A Strategic Look at Natural Water Retention Measures: The SloWaters Project
Authors: Mary Bourke, Darragh Murphy, Paul Quinn, Mark E. Wilkinson, Simon Harrison, John Weatherill and Caspar Hewett, August 2026
Year: 2026
This TCD research addressed growing flood risk and reduced water quality in Ireland, driven by climate change and intensive agriculture, by providing the first empirical evidence of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in rural landscapes. Demonstration sites tested measures such as offline storage areas, leaky dams and woodland swales. Advanced modelling tools assessed the impact of these measures on flood attenuation and water quality. Results showed that NbS can reduce runoff, temporarily store floodwater, lower nitrate concentrations and complement traditional engineering approaches. Engagement with stakeholders informed practical resources, including modelling tools, a literature database and an interactive story map. While research was limited to small catchments and lower-magnitude floods, findings support mainstreaming NbS into national flood policy, supported by long-term funding, farmer participation, training and further research on large-scale performance and phosphorus management.
Programme Officer IV (Level 6) General Administrator
Post No. 000609, August 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Programme Officer IV (Level 6) and will be assigned an entry level administrative role with responsibility for a range of tasks in the office assigned.
Oifigeach Clár IV (Leibhéal 6) Riarthóir Ginearálta
Post No. 000609, August 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Cláir IV (Leibhéal 6) agus sannfar dó/di ról riaracháin leibhéal iontrála a bheidh freagrach as raon tascanna san oifig a shanntar.
Senior Inspector (Level 2)
Post No. 000610, August 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Senior Inspector (Level 2) in the Office of Environmental Enforcement. The candidate appointed will be assigned a senior management role and will be responsible for leading the National Agricultural Inspections Programme. The principal responsibilities relate to the implementation of the EPA’s statutory functions, involving the implementation of the Nitrates Action’s Plan and the National Agriculture Inspection Programme for local authorities.
Príomh-Chigire (Leibhéal 2)
Post No. 000610, August 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról an Chigire Shinsearaigh (Leibhéal 2) in Oifig Forfheidhmithe Comhshaoil na Gníomhaireachta um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil (EPA). Beidh ról bainistíochta sinsearaí ag an iarrthóir a cheapfar agus beidh sé/sí freagrach as an gClár Náisiúnta Cigireachta Talmhaíochta a stiúradh. Baineann na príomhfhreagrachtaí le feidhmeanna reachtúla an EPA a chur i bhfeidhm, lena n-áirítear cur i bhfeidhm an Chláir Ghníomhaíochta um Níotráití agus an Chláir Náisiúnta Cigireachta Talmhaíochta d’údaráis áitiúla.
Solid Fuel Producer Register (2026-2027)
A list of registered solid fuel producers, from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. , July 2026
Year: 2026
Producers list
Research 517: Town Revitalisation through the Integration of Vacant Buildings into the Circular Economy: Final Report
Authors: Liam Heaphy, Philip Crowe, Ciara Reddy, Rola Abu Hilal, Lysander Reid-Powell, Gloriana Vargas Castro and Herin Vora, July 2026
Year: 2026
The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, with the construction sector driving substantial resource depletion, waste generation, and environmental degradation. The Irish Centre for High-End Computing (UoG) and UCD addressed a research gap by examining the costs and barriers to the adaptive reuse of vacant buildings in Irish towns. The findings show vacancy is concentrated in terraced town-centre buildings and derelict sites, highlighting the need for targeted solutions. Retrofitting existing buildings was found to have significantly lower carbon impacts than new construction, with further savings possible through retaining more building elements, low-carbon design choices and block-scale regeneration. Key barriers included accessibility issues, legal complexities, limited data and resource constraints. The research recommends low-carbon retrofitting policies, improved grant schemes, professional training and Town Centre First planning initiatives.