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EDEN is the EPA's online web portal for Local Authorities and licensees to communicate with the EPA on numerous applications.

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Latest Air Quality in Ireland report

Key Indicators of Ambient Air Quality.

Summary of ambient air quality in 2023 based on concentration measurements of particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, heavy metals, ozone, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and benzene.

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Good Practice for Solvent Mass Balance and Fugitive Emission Assessment for EPA licensed Sites

Air Advice Note No. 1

The aim of this Advice Note is to provide concise ‘best-practice guidance for the completion of a Solvent Management Plan (SMP)

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Over 400 citizen scientists find low levels of air pollution from traffic across Limerick

Date released: March 03, 2025

In October 2024, more than 400 citizen scientists measured levels of the harmful air pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in Limerick’s Metropolitan District area as part of the Clean Air Together Limerick City project. A public event was hosted in Limerick this evening to present the results of the study to the people in Limerick. This large-scale citizen science project was led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with Limerick City and County Council.  

Ireland needs to tackle solid fuel burning and transport emissions to meet Clear Air Strategy ambition and protect public health

Date released: September 22, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its annual air quality report Air Quality in Ireland 2023. The report is based on the extensive monitoring network in Ireland, which consists of 115 monitoring stations, reporting hourly, and is a leader across Europe in providing a 3-day air quality forecast.

Become an EPA Citizen Scientist and measure air quality in Limerick City this October!

Date released: August 21, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Limerick City & County Council, today launched Clean Air Together Limerick City, a citizen science project to measure air quality in Limerick.

FAQs about Air Quality

Air quality in Ireland is generally good however there are localised issues due to the burning of smoky fuel or emissions from transport in dense urban areas.

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  • What are some useful websites where I can get information on air quality?

    For further information on air quality please have a look at some of the following websites

  • What is the Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH)?

    The EPA’s Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) is a number from 1 to 10 that tells the public what the air quality currently is in their region, and whether this might affect the health of you or your child. A reading of 10 means the air quality is very poor and a reading of 1 to 3 inclusive means that the air quality is good. https://www.airquality.ie

  • How often is the Air Quality Forecast updated?

    Twice a day, once in the morning (by 9:30) and once in the evening (by 19:30).

  • Why do we need an Air Quality Forecast?

    The forecast gives everyone in Ireland the air quality information they need to plan their outdoor activities to reduce potential exposure to poor air quality. The forecast also helps to increase awareness of air quality issues and to remind us all to take steps to reduce air pollution in Ireland.

  • What is the Air Quality Forecast and what does it forecast?

    Air Quality Forecast Maps predicts daily air quality for:

    • today,
    • tomorrow, and
    • the day after tomorrow. 

    Air quality is presented with different daily maps, including:

    • Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH),
    • Particulate Matter (PM) – both PM2.5 and PM10,
    • Nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
    • Ozone (O3). 

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