Year: 2025
This report sets out the results of the EPA’s assessment of local authority environmental enforcement performance for 2024. 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.
Year: 2025
This report outlines the farm inspection activity under the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Regulations and associated enforcement actions undertaken by local authorities in 2024. The NAIP is part of the EPA's oversight role under the Fifth Nitrates Action Programme and the Water Action Plan 2024.
Table indicating the number of farm inspections (initial GAP) assigned by the EPA to each local authority in 2024 and 2025., July 2025
Year: 2025
The allocation of farm inspections (initial GAP) to each local authority for 2024 and 2025 is based on risk assessment and impacts on water quality. In addition local authorities carry out farm inspections in response to incidents, complaints and planning applications.
Year: 2024
These results should be read in conjunction with the 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.
NAIP Summary Report for 2023, October 2024
Year: 2024
This report outlines farm inspection activity under the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Regulations and associated enforcement actions undertaken by local authorities in 2023. The NAIP is part of the EPA's oversight role under the fifth Nitrates Action Programme and the Water Action Plan 2024.