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State of the Environment Report

The EPA's flagship State of the Environment reports present integrated information on the quality of Ireland's environment. They also provide an assessment of the environmental challenges we face, nationally and globally.

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Strategic environment assessment

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Environmental impact assessment

Learn about the environmental impact assessment process.

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Maps

Explore interactive maps about Ireland's environment.

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Land

Learn more about land and land use in Ireland.

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Ireland's State of the Environment Report 2024

Full Report

The 2024 State of the Environment Report provides an integrated assessment of the overall quality of Ireland’s environment, the pressures being placed on it and current responses to environmental issues.  This report, published every four years and the eighth in the series, covers climate change, air quality, noise, water quality (both inland and in the marine), land use, soil and nature.

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Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024 - Foreword

Foreword

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Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024 - Executive Summary

Executive summary

Executive Summary: Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024