Latest Publications
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.
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
FOI Disclosure Log January to December 2025
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, February 2026
Year: 2026
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, published on a quarterly basis.
Research 507: Integrated Strategies to Improve Drinking Water Quality: A Comparative Assessment of Source Protection and Drinking Water Treatment
Authors: Usman Ali Khan, Déborah Sousa, Michael Joyce, Seán Bradshaw and Maebh Grace, February 2026
Year: 2026
Ensuring the safety and sustainability of drinking water sources is mandated under the Water Framework Directive. This research led by a team in Ryan Hanley Consultants Ltd investigated source protection (SP) measures using advanced drinking water treatment technologies (DWT) to improve drinking water in diverse Irish catchments. It examined how site-specific catchment attributes influence the effectiveness of SP and DWT strategies. A multi criteria analysis (MCA), supported by cost assessments and expert input, identified the most suitable combinations of SP and DWT options. The findings suggest that integrated, site specific solutions best achieve regulatory compliance, reduce long term costs and support sustainability. The MCA framework offers policymakers a tool to balance technical, economic and social criteria. It recommends quantitative validation to strengthen its recommendations and public awareness initiatives that encourage behavioural changes to support water protection.
Dumping at Sea Register - February 2026
Year: 2026
EPA Drinking Water Remedial Action List Q4 of 2025
Year: 2026
An updated list of public drinking water supplies on the EPA's Remedial Action List
Evidence Synthesis Report 8: Ireland’s Urban Bioeconomy – Opportunities for Climate Action
Authors: Sarah Zimmermann, Nicholas M. Holden and Claire Downey, February 2026
Year: 2026
This study, conducted by the The Rediscovery Centre, highlights opportunities for urban circular bioeconomy development to inform Ireland’s bioeconomy and climate policy updates and bioeconomy strategies.
Water Abstractions and Associated Impoundments - Registration and Licence Application Guidance Document
Year: 2026
This guidance document aims to assist any person carrying out or intending to carry out a water abstraction to register or apply for a licence or a review of conditions attached to a licence.
CBAM Liability Calculator
Disclaimer: This tool is intended to provide a high-level estimate only and Authorised CBAM Declarants will be responsible for managing and tracking their own liability. Please note that in future years, inputs including default values and benchmarks are expected to change., January 2026
Year: 2026
CBAM CN Code Spreadsheet
Download and complete this spreadsheet to provide us with a comprehensive list of the CN Codes you import, the quantities you import and the different Countries of Origin, to assist us in assessing your application for authorisation. , January 2026
Year: 2026
Research 506: Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen for Heavy-duty Vehicles: Hydrogen Environment Protection, Analysis, Awareness and Review (HEAR)
Authors: James G. Carton, Greg McNamara, Sevda Sabernia,Kevin Murphy, Corné Muilwijk and Sneha Sabu, January 2026
Year: 2026
Transportation in Ireland accounts for approximately 36% of total energy consumption, using predominantly fossil fuel. The HEAR desk study led by a team in DCU examined hydrogen as a sustainable fuel for heavy-duty vehicles in Ireland to meet Ireland’s fossil fuel reduction commitments. Mobility is essential, but current diesel-based systems pose environmental and health risks. A literature review and life cycle assessment evaluated hydrogen’s environmental impacts across production, transport, and refueling compared to diesel. Findings show that green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy, is the least harmful option in key impact categories such as climate change and water pollution. The research provides stakeholders with new datasets on hydrogen’s potential role in reducing emissions. Further research is recommended on life cycle costs and hydrogen production pathways which the study notes should also be evaluated from other perspectives.
Drinking Water Radiological data 2017 to 2025
Year: 2026
Drinking Water Radiological data 2017 to 2025
Advisory Committee Meeting 23 July 2025
Year: 2026
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held on 6 March 2014
8th Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Year: 2026
This report records the main issues considered by the committee during its term of office. It sets out a series of recommendations to the EPA, and to the Minister, relating to the Agency’s functions. These recommendations cover a range of key issues.