Year: 2018
The second review of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) effectiveness in Ireland, funded by the EPA, started on the 31st of March 2018. The project goal is to update the progress made in implementing SEA in Ireland and to guide future actions. This is the first Newsletter relating to the project, published in June 2018.
Year: 2018
In 2017, the EPA, in association with the other four environmental authorities, initiated a review of the progress made to date in the delivery of the various actions and recommendations in the SEA Effectiveness Review in Ireland Action Plan 2012–2016. The updated and extended SEA Action Plan has been prepared with a view to progressing the implementation of those actions which are still outstanding or only partially delivered.
Year: 2018
In 2017 the EPA, in association with the other four SEA environmental authorities, initiated a review of the progress made to date in the delivery of the various actions and recommendations in the 'SEA Effectiveness Review in Ireland Action Plan 2012–2016'. This Progress Update summarises the findings of this review.
An Indicators Report , June 2018
Year: 2018
This report provides timely, scientifically sound information on water quality to inform decision makers as well as the public using a series of water quality indicators.
Updated sections (June 2018), June 2018
Year: 2018
The objective of the original Guidance note (July 2009) was to provide practical information, advice and guidance to designated Action Planning Authorities on the development of noise action plans under the Environmental Noise Regulations, and reporting of the plans to the EPA.
Report by Ricardo Energy & Environment for the EPA Ambient Air Quality Unit, May 2018
Year: 2018
Analysis of existing air quality monitoring stations in the national ambient air quality monitoring network, compilation and reporting of metadata
A report for the year 2017, May 2018
Year: 2018
This report presents the fourth assessment of Ireland’s 142 bathing waters identified under the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008.
Results and commentary on the 2017-2018 non-household municipal waste (kerbside) characterisation study, May 2018
Year: 2018
This report summarises and comments on the results of waste characterisation work that was carried out on non-household municipal waste
Results and commentary on the 2017-2018 household municipal waste (kerbside) characterisation study, May 2018
Year: 2018
This report summarises and comments on the results of waste characterisation work that was carried out on household municipal waste
Year: 2018
The report sets out the rationale for the National Hydrometric Programme and incorporates river flow and lake level monitoring. Reviews of international hydrometric practice in Scotland, Wales and New Zealand and a technical review of the EPA/LA hydrometric network are included as appendices.
Year: 2018
The report sets out the rationale for the National Hydrometric Programme and incorporates river flow and lake level monitoring. Reviews of international hydrometric practice in Scotland, Wales and New Zealand and a technical review of the EPA/LA hydrometric network are included as appendices.
Year: 2018
Ireland's annual inventory submissions including the National Inventory Report (NIR) and Common Reporting Format (CRF) data files and supplementary information if available. The NIR contains transparent and detailed information on the inventory for years 1990-2016. The CRF tables contain all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals, implied emission factors and activity data.
Year: 2018
Ireland's submissions under UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP)include the Informative Inventory report (IIR) and Nomenclature for reporting (NFR) tables. The IIR contains detailed information on methodologies, activity data and emission factors and the NFR tables contain air pollutant emission data and activity data for years 1990-2016.
Year: 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency produces greenhouse gas emission projections on an annual basis for all key sectors of the economy in collaboration with relevant State and other bodies. These projections are compiled to meet EU reporting obligations and, also, to inform national policy development.
Year: 2018
The EPA has produced final estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for the time period 1990-2016
Year: 2018
Latest report on Ireland's National Emission Ceiling Directive (NECD) emissions. Five main air pollutants, NOx, SO2, NH3, NMVOC, PM2.5
Pursuant to Article 10A(7) of Directive 2003/87/EC (NIMs) - Updates due to changes to the operation of an installation., March 2018
Year: 2018
This Plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring phytoplankton in Ireland's marine environment. , February 2018
Year: 2018
The EPA and the Marine Institute sample phytoplankton in estuaries and coastal waters around Ireland. They carry out sampling three times during the summer and once during winter. At each location, they take water samples just below the surface and above the seabed. They use the samples to assess how much phytoplankton is in the water and what species are present.