Historic Mine Sites - Inventory and Risk Classification Volume 1

Year: 2009

This joint project created an inventory of Irelands Historic Mine Sites. The investigations assess the potential risk posed by these sites to humans, animal health and the surrounding environment.

EPA Guidance Note for Noise Action Planning

Year: 2009

Guidance note on the development of noise action plans under the Environmental Noise Regulations

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National Waste Report 2006

Year: 2008

This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2006, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises and industrial operations. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.

2008 - State of the Environment Report

Year: 2008

This fourth state of the environment report evaluates the state of the environment across a number of themes including, climate change, water quality, air quality and emissions, waste, chemicals, land, soil, biodiversity and environmental noise.

National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012

Year: 2008

The National Hazardous Waste Management Plan is prepared and published by the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with section 26 of the Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2008. The first Plan, originally published in 2001, will be replaced by this Plan, published in 2008.

Mun characterisation methodology review 2008

Municipal waste characterisation 2008 - Methodology Review

Year: 2008

A report on the methodology review carried out for the EPA's municipal waste characterisation study 2008.

Article 11 Webform Information

Year: 2008

Article 11 Webform Information

Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields

Year: 2007

A report on the health effects of electromagnetic fields carried out by an expert group established by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (2007)

National Waste Report 2005

Year: 2006

This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2005, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders and commercial premises, as well as waste exported abroad.

Environment In Focus 2006

Environmental Indicators for Ireland, May 2006

Year: 2006

This is the third indicator report prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency that sets out, using key indicators, the current state of the environment, trends over time and the underlying causes of environmental damage. It also examines the main environmental challenges for the key economic sectors in Ireland.

Characterisation of Historic Mine Sites in Ireland and their Environmental Risks

Year: 2005

The EPA, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Exploration & Mining Division of the Department of Communication, Marine & Natural Resources are undertaking a joint project. The project will carry out detailed site investigations and characterisaton on priority historic mine sites in Ireland. The attached doucment is the project proposal associated with the project.

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National Waste Report: Compost facilities 2005

Year: 2005

This factsheet describes the infrastructure for composting waste in Ireland in 2005.

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Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003

Year: 2005

The quality of rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters, ground waters and canals is discussed in this report.

Final Report Of Expert Group For Silvermines County Tipperary: Lead And Other Relevant Metals

Year: 2004

Cattle deaths from lead poisoning in 1999 on a farm in Silvermines, Co Tipperary, triggered a comprehensive investigation. This report presents the expert group’s final recommendations for guideline values for lead in the environment and provids guidance on human health, animal health and the environment. The report also set out additional work and research needs.

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National Waste Report 2004

Year: 2004

This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2004, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises and industrial operations. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.

Radon in Irish Primary and post-Primary Schools

Year: 2004

This report presents the results of a survey of radon concentrations in schools in the Republic of Ireland.

State of the environment in Ireland 2004 report

Ireland's environment 2004

Ireland's environment 2004, April 2004

Year: 2004

Ireland's environment 2004

NWR 2003

National Waste Interim Report 2003

Year: 2003

This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2003, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders and commercial premises, as well as waste exported abroad.

Report Of The Investigation Into The Presence Of Lead And Other Heavy Metals In The Tynagh Mines Area, Co Galway

Year: 2003

Report by EPA on an investigation of the Tynagh Mine site including recommendations in relation to ongoing management of the site. The report does not deal with the ultimate remediation and rehabilitation of the site.

Environment in Focus 2002

Key Environmental Indicators for Ireland, May 2003

Year: 2003

This is the second indicator report prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency that sets out, using key indicators, the current state of the environment, trends over time and the underlying causes of environmental damage. It also examines the main environmental challenges for the key economic sectors in Ireland.

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