Latest Publications
Research 522: HydroDARE: Detection and Attribution of Change in Hydrological Series
Authors: Conor Murphy, Saoirse Fordham, Mohamed Bile and Sean Donegan, November 2026
Year: 2026
HydroDARE, co-funded by Met Éireann, addressed a key climate adaptation challenge: determining whether changes in floods, droughts and extreme rainfall are driven by climate change, natural variability, catchment change or data quality issues. The project developed a practical framework to detect and attribute hydrological change under Irish conditions and tested it through four case studies on rainfall extremes from Shannon flooding, Wexford drought and Storm Babet flooding in Midleton. Results show that climate change is already affecting hydrological risk in Ireland. Climate signals are emerging in flood-generating rainfall, with increasing winter and spring rainfall in western regions and more intense summer and autumn rainfall in the south-east. Flood flows in the Shannon are largely climate-driven, while rising temperatures are increasing drought severity through higher evaporative demand. The framework supports improved risk assessment monitoring and climate adaptation planning.
EPA submission: OPR Statement of Strategy (EPA Ref: EPAC-0926).
Year: 2026
EPA response to the public consultation by the OPR Statement of Strategy (EPA Ref: EPAC-0926).
Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2025
Year: 2026
This report provides an overview of urban wastewater treatment in Ireland during 2025. It outlines the key issues that Uisce Éireann must address to protect our environment from the harmful effects of wastewater discharges.
Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Hydrometrics and Groundwater
Post No. 000617, November 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer II (level 4) Hydrometric & Groundwater (field officer). The successful candidate will be part of the hydrometric field monitoring team, measuring river flows, lake and groundwater levels in their hydrometric region. They will work with, and may be required to manage, colleagues within their wider regional team or nationally to ensure delivery of the hydrometric field work programme.
Oifigeach Eolaiochta II (Leibheal 4) Hidrimeadracht agus screamhuisce
Post No. 000617, November 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról an Oifigigh Eolaíochta II (leibhéal 4) – Hidriméadracht & screamhuisce (oifigeach allamuigh). Beidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ina bhall den fhoireann monatóireachta allamuigh hidriméadraí, ag tomhas sreafaí abhann, chomh maith le leibhéil lochanna agus screamhuisce ina réigiún hidriméadrach. Oibreoidh siad i gcomhar le comhghleacaithe – agus d’fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh orthu iad a bhainistiú – laistigh dá bhfoireann réigiúnach níos leithne nó ar leibhéal náisiúnta, chun a chinntiú go gcuirtear an clár oibre allamuigh hidriméadraí i gcrích.
Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist
Post No. 000618, November 2026
Year: 2026
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist. The initial vacancy will be filled in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Castlebar or Dublin. The successful candidate will work in the EPA’s Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit which undertakes monitoring and assessment of the ecological health of Ireland’s surface water resource. The role will involve fieldwork, and travel away from the designated office location, monitoring transitional and coastal waters across all of Ireland, as well as laboratory work, sample and data analysis and reporting.
Oifigeach Eolaiochta I (Leibheal 3) Eiceolai Mara
Post No. 000618, November 2026
Year: 2026
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Éiceolaí Mara. Líonfar an chéad fholúntas i gCigireacht Réigiúnach an EPA i gCaisleán an Bharraigh nó i mBaile Átha Cliath. Oibreoidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil in Aonad Monatóireachta agus Measúnaithe Éiceolaíochta an EPA a dhéanann monatóireacht agus measúnú ar shláinte éiceolaíoch acmhainn uisce dromchla na hÉireann. Beidh obair allamuigh, agus taisteal ar shiúl ón suíomh oifige ainmnithe, ag monatóireacht uiscí trasdula agus cósta ar fud na hÉireann, chomh maith le hobair saotharlainne, anailís agus tuairisciú samplaí agus sonraí, i gceist leis an ról.
EPA Audit Report on Laois County Council 18/08/26
Year: 2026
EPA Audit Report on Laois County Council 18/08/26
EPA Audit Report on Wicklow County Council 12/08/26
Year: 2026
EPA Audit Report on Wicklow County Council 12/08/26
Independent External Member of the EPA Audit & Risk Committee (ARC)
Year: 2026
The Audit & Risk Committee is a key element of the EPA's governance framework, providing independent assurance to the EPA Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control, audit and assurance arrangements. The Committee supports the Board and Director General in fulfilling their governance and accountability responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the work of the Audit & Risk Committee by providing independent advice and oversight across a range of governance and risk-related matters.
Solid Fuel Producer Register (2026-2027)
A list of registered solid fuel producers, from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. , October 2026
Year: 2026
Producers list
Programme Officer III (Level 5) General
Post No. 000616, October 2026
Year: 2026
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.
Oifigeach Clár III (Leibhéal 5) Ginearálta
Post No. 000616, October 2026
Year: 2026
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 sannta.
EPA Product Certification Service T&C's
Year: 2026
Terms and conditions of the product certification service.
Air Quality in Ireland 2025
Year: 2026
Air quality in Ireland is generally good, meeting air quality limits for 2025 and with pollutants decreasing over the last 20 years. When air pollution occurs, it causes significant health impacts. Despite meeting EU air quality limits, there are around 1,500 premature deaths a year linked to air pollution. Local authorities play a vital role in improving air quality through the enforcement of solid fuel regulations, promoting home retrofitting, promotion of active travel, and public awareness initiatives.
A list of active and inactive hydrometric stations in Ireland, 2026
Year: 2026
This is a list of active and inactive hydrometric stations for various organisations as part of the Hydrometric Programme
Cork Harbour and City Audit 29/07/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an Audit carried out at Cork Harbour and City public drinking water supply, Co. Cork on 29/07/2026
New Ross Audit 30/07/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an Audit carried out at New Ross public drinking water supply, Co. Wexford on 30/07/2026.
Monageer Audit 30/07/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an Audit carried out at Monageer public drinking water supply, Co. Wexford on 30/07/2026.