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Waste Battery Management Report Template 2024

Year: 2024

This template is be used by self-complying battery producers to prepare their annual waste battery management report in compliance with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 283 of 2014). It is a macro-enabled template and should be completed by validly registered self-complying battery producers.

Early insights indicator report - Nitrogen concentrations in selected major rivers January-June 2024

Early insights indicator report: Nitrogen concentrations in selected major rivers, January-June 2024

Year: 2024

The purpose of this report is to provide an early insight into nitrogen concentrations in major rivers in Ireland on a 6-monthly basis, in advance of the more comprehensive annual water quality assessments which are published on an annual basis.

Oifigeach Clár III (Leibhéal 5) Ginearálta

Uimhir phoist: 000504, December 2024

Year: 2024

Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Cláir III (Leibhéal 5) Ginearálta agus sannfar ról riaracháin dó/di le freagracht as raon tascanna sa réimse a shanntar. Tá an EPA ag lorg iarrthóirí a léiríonn go bhfuil ar a gcumas ardleibhéal freagrachta a ghlacadh agus a d’fhéadfadh a bheith i gceannas agus dul ar aghaidh chuig poist níos sinsearaí san eagraíocht amach anseo.

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Programme Officer III (Level 5) General

Post Number: 000504, December 2024

Year: 2024

The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Programme Officer III (Level 5) General and will be assigned an administrative role with responsibility for a range of tasks in the area assigned. The EPA is looking for candidates who demonstrate the ability to take on a high level of responsibility with the potential to lead and to progress to more senior positions in the organisation in the future.

Hydrology Bulletin November 2024

Hydrology Summary Bulletin - November 2024

Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for November 2024, December 2024

Year: 2024

Hydrology Summary Bulletin outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake and turlough levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland for the month.

Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Fianaise Talún

Uimhir phoist: 000502, December 2024

Year: 2024

Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Fianaise Talún. Cruthóidh an EPA painéal ón bhfeachtas earcaíochta seo ónar féidir folúntais Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) a líonadh amach anseo. Beidh an post bunaithe i gCeanncheathrú an EPA i Loch Garman ag obair in Oifig Fianaise agus Measúnaithe an EPA.

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Senior Manager (Level 2) – Technical and Regulatory

Post Number: 000501, December 2024

Year: 2024

The candidate(s) appointed will be assigned a senior management role and will be responsible for leading a team which involves core enforcement and regulatory functions of the organisation, such as; licensing, enforcement, scientific evaluation/assessment, circular economy, climate science, data assessment and reporting.

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Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Land Evidence

Post Number: 000502, December 2024

Year: 2024

The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Land Evidence. The EPA will form a panel from this recruitment campaign from which future Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Land Evidence vacancies may be filled. The post will be based in EPA Headquarters Wexford working in the EPA Office of Evidence and Assessment.

Encouraging Cooperation in Climate Collective Action Problems

Behavioural Insights Series No. 3, December 2024

Year: 2024

This report examines how behavioural science can help solve the climate collective action problems.

HSE and EPA Joint Position Statement on trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water

Year: 2024

The position paper has been developed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It provides a summary of the issues in relation to trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water including legislation, health impacts and interventions. This revised paper was published in December 2024.

Liffey Head Bog Appropriate Assessment Screening Determination

Year: 2024

Appropriate Assessment Screening Determination -Liffey Head Bog, National Ecosystem Monitoring Network Level 2 Site, Kippure, County Wicklow

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Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2023

The best way to view this report is the interactive version linked below. , December 2024

Year: 2024

This report sets out the results of the EPA’s assessment of local authority environmental enforcement performance for 2023. This assessment is based on the EPA’s Local Authority Performance Framework where performance is measured and reported against National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) focused on improving environmental compliance and achieving positive outcomes for waste, water, air and noise.

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Environmental Enforcement Individual Local Authority Performance Results 2023

Year: 2024

These results should be read in conjunction with the Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2023

EPA Audit on Westmeath County Council 06/09/2024

EPA Audit on Westmeath County Council 06/09/2024, November 2024

Year: 2024

EPA Audit on Galway City Council 04/09/2024

EPA Audit on Galway City Council 04/09/2024, November 2024

Year: 2024

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Gap Analysis on Behavioural Research Related to Climate Policy and Interventions

Behavioural Insights Series: No. 2, November 2024

Year: 2024

This report summarises how behavioural science is being applied both internationally and in Ireland to help achieve climate action targets.