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Latest Air Quality in Ireland report

Key Indicators of Ambient Air Quality.

Summary of ambient air quality in 2019 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)

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.

Ammonia emissions down one per cent in 2022, however further reductions needed to protect health and the environment

Date released: May 10, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its 2022 assessment of five key air pollutants which impact air quality, health and the environment.

FAQs about air quality

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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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  • 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). 
  • How does the air quality map work?

    The air-quality map colour-codes the readings from the air quality monitoring stations in Ireland. The map can be viewed at: https://www.airquality.ie

    The readings are based on the current air quality index (1 to 10) as it relates to health. This is called the Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) status. The monitoring stations map updates at least once an hour. 
    The air quality readings are colour-coded from 1 being good (light green) to 10 being very poor (purple).

    Green is good

    Typically, most air quality monitoring stations are green. This shows the quality of the air is good. 

    Blue means no automatic update available in this area

    If a station is blue, it means that it does not update data automatically. Instead, the air quality reading must first be analysed in a laboratory before we can report on air quality.

    Grey means information not available at this time

    If a station is displayed in grey on the map there may be:

    • an instrument or communication issue at the monitoring station, or
    • planned maintenance or upgrade taking place.

    You can see all EPA air quality reports and the latest air quality bulletin in our Reports and Bulletins.

    Access a list of all the monitoring stations.

    This map also presents the twice daily updated Air Quality Forecast maps. These show the expected air quality for:

    • today,
    • tomorrow, and
    • the day after tomorrow. 
  • What is the best way to find out what the current air quality conditions are in my area?

    There are several options to get information on air quality in Ireland.

    1. You can see a list of air monitoring stations through the following link: https://www.airquality.ie/stations
    2. The Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) for each station is updated hourly. You can access the data at the following link: https://www.airquality.ie
    3. You can view predicted daily AQIH, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone from the Air Quality Forecast at: https://www.airquality.ie
    4. The EPA regularly provides updates on air quality at the following link: https://twitter.com/EPAAirQuality.

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