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Cigire Sinsearach (Leibhéal 2) Ceadúnú Comhshaoil

Uimhir Phoist 000233, September 2022

Year: 2022

Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról an Chigire Sinsearach (Leibhéal 2) sa Chlár Ceadúnaithe Comhshaoil. Beidh an té a cheapfar freagrach as foireann a threorú i gClár Ceadúnaithe Comhshaoil an EPA ar príomhfheidhm rialála na heagraíochta é.

Senior Inspector (Level 2) Environmental Licensing Programme

Post Number 000233, September 2022

Year: 2022

The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Senior Inspector (Level 2) in the Environmental Licensing Programme. The person appointed will be responsible for leading a team in the EPA’s Environmental Licensing Programme which is a core regulatory function of the organisation.

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Good Practice Guidance Note on SEA in Water Sector

Year: 2022

This guidance note aims to provide good practice guidance and ideas on how to carry out strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of water sector plans in Ireland.

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Factsheet on Packaging Waste in Ireland in 2020

Year: 2022

This factsheet presents a summary overview of packaging waste generation and management in Ireland in 2020.

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Research 421: Assessment of the Extent and Impact of Barriers on Freshwater Hydromorphology and Connectivity in Ireland (Reconnect)

Authors: Mary Kelly-Quinn, Michael Bruen, Jonathan N. Turner, John O’Sullivan, Jens Carlsson, Craig Bullock, Siobhan Atkinson and Colm M. Casserly, September 2022

Year: 2022

The Reconnect project advanced knowledge on the impact of low-head barriers on connectivity in Irish rivers in terms of sediment dynamics and ecology (fish, macroinvertebrates and macrophytes) through studies undertaken from 2016 to 2020 in four core study areas on the Duag, Dalligan and Burren rivers and Browns Beck Brook and at 35 other locations across 12 river/stream systems. The project also developed a methodology for prioritising barriers for modification or removal to improve hydromorphology and connectivity.

Oifigeach Cláir IV (Leibhéal 6)

Uimhir Phoist 000234, September 2022

Year: 2022

Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir a n-éireoidh leis an ról mar Oifigeach Cláir IV (Leibhéal 6) agus beidh ról riaracháin bunúsach le freagracht as raon cúraimí ag an duine sin san oifig a shanntar.

Programme Officer IV (Level 6) General

Post Number 000234, September 2022

Year: 2022

The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Programme Officer IV (Level 6) and will be assigned an entry level administrative role with responsibility for a range of tasks in the office assigned.

EPA submission to the consultation on developing a Hydrogen Strategy for Ireland (EPAC-2122)

Year: 2022

EPA submission in response to the public consultation by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. In its submission, the EPA welcomes the prioritisation of the development of an integrated hydrogen strategy for Ireland in line with Ireland’s Climate Action Plan. It also welcomes the prioritisation of green hydrogen production, sustainably produced from renewable sources.

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Hydrology Summary Bulletin - August 2022

Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for August 2022, September 2022

Year: 2022

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.

Waste Water Discharge – Application Form

Year: 2022

This form is for the purpose of making an application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence / Certificate of Authorisation under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 to 2020 or for the review of an existing Waste Water Discharge Licence / Certificate of Authorisation

EPA Scéim Teanga 2022 - 2025

Scéim Teanga 2022-2025: Faoi lámh feicfidh tú an dara scéim teanga atá again sa Ghníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil, maireann an scéim seo ó 2022-2025 agus tá muid thar a bheith brodúil é seo a chuir ós bhur gcomhair. , August 2022

Year: 2022

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Research 420: Pollen Monitoring and Modelling (POMMEL)

Authors: David O’Connor, Emma Markey, Jose Maria Maya-Manzano, Paul Dowding, Aoife Donnelly and John Sodeau, August 2022

Year: 2022

A reliable pollen forecast and monitoring system is a valuable tool to help allergy sufferers avoid unnecessary exposure to allergenic pollen and to optimise drug treatments by allergists. Ireland does not have a monitoring system in place and the forecast currently used is provided by the University of Worcester (UK). This project seeks to address this by undertaking the required monitoring and developing a forecast model.

Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Radón agus Cosaint Radaíochta

Uimhir Phoist 000227, August 2022

Year: 2022

Tá an EPA ag lorg iarrthóir chun Straitéis Náisiúnta na hÉireann um Rialú Radóin (NRCS) a sheachadadh. Bainisteoidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil agus beidh baint aige le taighde agus bearta eile a theastaíonn chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar bhearnaí dá leithéid agus a chinntiú go bhfuil gníomhartha NRCS bunaithe ar fhianaise.

Scientific Officer (Radon and Radiation Protection)

Post Number 000227, August 2022

Year: 2022

The EPA is looking for a candidate to deliver Ireland's National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS). The successful candidate will both manage and be involved in research and other measures needed to address such gaps and ensure NRCS actions are evidence based.