The Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009 amends the Dumping at Sea Acts 1996 to 2006 so that certain functions relating to dumping at sea are transferred from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
From 15th February 2010 it is the function of the EPA to issue Dumping at Sea permits under the Dumping at Sea Acts 1996 to 2010.
The Dumping at Sea Acts 1996 to 2010 prohibit the dumping at sea from vessels, aircraft or offshore installation of a substance or material unless permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Any person who wishes to dispose of material at sea is required to apply for a Dumping at Sea permit. The Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009 empowers the Agency to decide on an application for a permit to dispose of material at sea.
Dumping at Sea Legislation
Dumping at Sea Register
Application Form and Guidance Note.
Search for a DaS permit application on this website.
Further reading: OSPAR Commission Report - JAMP assessment of the environmental impact of dumping of wastes at sea (pdf document, 1.11MB)
If you require a Dumping at Sea permit please contact the EPA's Environmental Licensing Programme at:
Office of Climate, Licensing & Resource Use
PO Box 3000
Johnstown Castle Estate
County Wexford
Telephone Locall 1890 33 55 99 or 053 91 606000
E-mail info@epa.ie for the attention of the Environmental Licensing Programme
