EPA reports good compliance at licensed sites, but persistent challenges remain across the food and waste sectors. - Mar 24 2026, 10:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its Industrial and Waste Licence Enforcement Summary 2025. It shows that the EPA carried out 1,681 inspections at 656 licensed sites across all 26 counties in 2025. This was an increase of 28 per cent compared to 2024.
New Director Joins the Board of the Environmental Protection Agency - Mar 24 2026, 2:30 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roni Hawe to the EPA Board. Roni will take up her position as Director of the EPA's Office of Evidence and Assessment with immediate effect.
River nitrogen levels increased in 2025 - Mar 19 2026, 10:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its Early Insights Nitrogen Indicators, which provide the latest assessment of nitrogen levels in Ireland’s major rivers for the period January to December 2025.
Clean Air Together Waterford City – The Results. 300 citizen scientists find low level of pollution from traffic across Waterford City - Mar 6 2026, 5:00 PM
In 2025, over 300 citizen scientists measured levels of the harmful air pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in Waterford city and environs as part of the Clean Air Together Waterford project. Results from the study were presented to the people of Waterford at a public event hosted in SETU Campus.
Bread is the food thrown out most often at home - Mar 1 2026, 7:00 AM
EPA research shows that 48% of people say bread is the food they throw out most often. This National Stop Food Waste Day, Sunday 1st March, the EPA is sharing tips with people in COUNTY to help reduce bread waste at home and save money too.
EPA announces funding of €6.5m for new research to address climate and environmental policy needs - Feb 19 2026, 10:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland, with funding of €6.5 million awarded for 24 new research projects.
EPA Welcomes Findings of Joint Research Centre Review into Blackwater Fish Kill Response - Feb 13 2026, 10:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomes the external review of the Blackwater Fish Kill response by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.
Government Appoints New Director General to the Board of the Environmental Protection Agency - Feb 10 2026, 3:05 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to welcome Dr Eimear Cotter as the new Director General of the EPA.