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Environmental Data Exchange Network (EDEN)

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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Medium Combustion Plant

A combustion plant is a device in which fuels are burned to make use of the heat generated. This includes boilers, turbines, and engines. The term medium is a reference to the size of the combustion plant.

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Solid Fuel Regulations

The EPA is responsible for maintaining a register of solid fuel producers and issues a unique registration number to each registered producer. Solid fuel producers must register with the EPA annually by 1st September of each year

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Air Pollution Appeals

The EPA is responsible for processing Air Pollution Act licence appeals.

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Air Pollution Appeals

Judicial Review Notice

Notice relating to Judicial Review process for Air Pollution Appeals

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Guidance on Unabated Operation

At Large Combustion Plants Licensed by the EPA

Guidance on Unabated Operation at Large Combustion Plants Licensed by the EPA under Regulation 15 of S.I. No. 566 (European Union (Large Combustion Plants) Regulations 2012)

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‘We need to do more to protect clean air in towns, villages and cities across Ireland’ says EPA

Date released: September 24, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its report, Air Quality in Ireland 2024, which is based on data from Ireland’s extensive air monitoring network of 115 stations. It reveals that while Ireland currently meets EU air quality standards, we are projected to fall short of the stricter air quality standards set for 2030 under the new Ambient Air Quality Directive.

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

Date released: August 25, 2025

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

Ireland Meets EU Emissions Reduction Targets for All Five Major Air Pollutants

Date released: May 01, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its 2023 assessment of five key air pollutants which impact air quality, health and the environment.