Latest Publications
Part A of the 5th Schedule
Year: 2026
Information to be submitted for a Class 1/2 GMM contained use notification under the GMO (Contained Use) Regulations, 2001 to 2010.
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EEA Eionet Ireland Network Brochure 2026
Year: 2026
National Focal Points (NFPs) serve as the main national contact points within the European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet), and the European Environment Agency (EEA) works closely with them. Appointed by each EEA member country, NFPs are typically based in a national environmental agency or environment ministry. In Ireland, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acts as the NFP, coordinating the exchange of environmental information with the EEA and other partners. In this role, the EPA maintains and further develops the national network, while also facilitating and coordinating contacts, requests, and information deliveries between national and EU levels. This summary booklet was updated in March 2026.
Examples of Risk Assessments For GMMs
Year: 2026
Part A of the Fifth Schedule
Year: 2026
Information required under Part A of the Fifth Schedule of the GMO (Contained Use) Regulations, 2001 to 2010
Air Pollution Appeal - Best Mate Crematorium Ltd - E0015-01
Year: 2026
These documents outline the decision made by the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to an Appeal regarding a decision made by Limerick City and County Council (ref. 24/42) to grant a licence under the Air Pollution Act 1987, as amended, to Best Mate Crematorium Ltd.
EPA Facilities/Installations with Financial Provision Requirements 31/12/2025
Year: 2026
EPA Facilities/Installations with Financial Provision Requirements 31/12/2025
Environmental Inspection Plan 2026 - 2029
Inspection Plan for Industrial Emissions Directive, Integrated Pollution Control, and Waste Licensed Installations 2026 - 2029, February 2026
Year: 2026
Environmental Inspection Plan 2026 to 2029
Recovery of Air Conditioning System Fluids from ELVs at Authorised Treatment Facilities and Metal Shredder Sites
Guidance on removal of Air Conditioning Gases at ATF & Waste shredder Sites, February 2026
Year: 2026
Guidance on removal of Air Conditioning Gases at ATF & Waste shredder Sites
Environmental Performance Reporting (EPR) Guidance
EPR Guidance (v8) - updated 24 Feb 2026, February 2026
Year: 2026
Latest guidance for licensees on completing an EPR annual return.
EPA Guidance for Irish Water on Requests for Alterations to a Waste Water Discharge Licence or Certificate of Authorisation
Year: 2026
Guidance relating to Waste Water Discharge Licences (WWDL) and Certificates of Authorisations (CoA) issued to Irish Water
Research 509: Consistent and Proportionate Consideration of Health in Strategic Environmental Assessment (Pro-Health SEA)
Authors: Ainhoa González, Tiago Rodrigues, Ben Cave, Thomas B. Fischer, Joanna Purdy, Bianca Van Bavel, Birgitte Fischer-Bonde and Hung Shiu Fung, February 2026
Year: 2026
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA), a mandatory requirement under Directive 2001/42/EC is a framework for formal, systematic evaluation of the likely significant environmental effects of implementing a plan or programme. This research led by a team in UCD reviewed international practice and consulted with health and SEA experts to develop a Health in SEA Toolkit underpinned by a ‘pick and choose’ format to customise for the subject plan or programme. The findings show how to integrate public health into plan-making and ways to strengthen practice by using clear health definitions, assessing direct/indirect health effects and considering inequalities. Applying evidence-based indicators and involving health professionals throughout the SEA process is recommended. Findings inform the proportionate consideration of physical and mental health in SEA. They provide evidence to build capacity and to guide and strengthen health considerations to support EPA, National and EU guidelines.
Ennistymon Audit 16/01/2025
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Ennistymon public drinking water supply, Co. Clare on 16/01/2025.
EPA Submission: CRU Draft Determination on Uisce Éireann’s revenues for RC4 (2025-2029) (EPA ref: EPAC-0226)
Year: 2026
EPA response to the CRU Draft Determination on Uisce Éireann’s revenues for Revenue Control 4 (2025-2029)
Research 508: Identification of Effective State of the Art Green Public Procurement Policy and Practice for the Irish Public Sector (GAPS)
Authors: Jamie Goggins, Danuka JPD Anagipura, Thomas Adams, Vincent Carragher , February 2026
Year: 2026
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is acknowledged nationally and at EU level as a key policy lever in improving sustainability. This Green Public Procurement: Analysis and Support (GAPS) project led by a team in University of Galway examined factors that limit public sector uptake of green procurement and developed tools to facilitate its implementation. Using expert surveys, case studies, and workshops, the research found that unclear criteria, limited training, governance constraints and low supplier readiness impede adoption, while standardised criteria, strong mandates, capacity building, and market incentives can drive progress. Key outputs included a carbon footprint calculator covering Scope 1–3 emissions and a searchable GPP case study finder. The findings and recommendations provide a clear pathway for Irish public sector organisations, offering scalable approaches needed to enhance Ireland’s GPP performance.
Landfill Gas Survey Return for 2025
Year: 2026
A survey of landfill sites to determine the quantity of methane flared and or recovered in utilisation plants for 2025
Hydrology Summary Bulletin - January 2026
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for January 2026, February 2026
Year: 2026
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