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EPA submission: Public Consultation on Carbon Budgets. (EPA ref: EPAC-1125)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment's public consultation on Carbon Budgets.

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Green Public Procurement Information for Suppliers 2025

Year: 2025

This training presentation follows on from the introductory Green Public Procurement video and provides more detailed information for suppliers of goods and services to the public sector in Ireland. Its purpose is to provide all suppliers with background information, advice and practical tips on Green Public Procurement. An animated PowerPoint version of the presentation is also available below.

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Research 497: Understanding Ozone Levels in Ireland

Authors: Liz Coleman, Nikhil Korhale, Damien Martin, Emmanuel Chevassus, Ling Zhen, Wei Xu and Colin D. O’Dowd, November 2025

Year: 2025

Ozone plays a crucial role in atmospheric chemistry, forming naturally in the stratosphere and at ground level through sunlight and precursor pollutants. While essential, ground-level ozone poses risks to human health and ecosystems. A University of Galway-led study explored the drivers of ozone pollution in Ireland, highlighting the influence of meteorology and transboundary emissions. Using long-term data and advanced modelling, researchers found that rural and coastal areas experience higher ozone levels than urban zones, though urban ozone is rising in Ireland and at a Global level due to declining NOₓ emissions. The study identifies methane as the main reactive carbon precursor to Irish ground-level ozone. The findings provide policy actors with evidence that supports the use of high-resolution modelling to understand ozone trends and recommends increased public awareness using educational campaigns.

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Construction and Demolition Research 2024

Year: 2025

The EPA contracted Ipsos B&A to conduct research to understand the attitudes and practices towards waste circularity within the Construction and Demolition (C&D) industry in Ireland. Through interviews with those working in the construction sector, this work sought to identify the attitudes to waste generation, the drivers for excessive waste in the sector and identifying the barriers and opportunities to reducing waste generation (including reuse) from design stage (client scope/specifications) to delivery of infrastructure projects. 14 in depth interviews were completed in August/September 2024. The sample included clients, design/engineers as well as contractors in the industry.

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Food Waste: National Attitudes and Behaviours survey 2024

This report presents quantitative research findings from a nationally representative survey on Irish citizen's attitudes, awareness and behaviours relating to food waste. The survey topic areas are presented in a series of 4 reports., November 2025

Year: 2025

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EPA Circular Economy National Food Waste Survey 2024 - Survey Data

2024 Reference Year, November 2025

Year: 2025

This Excel file provides the data from the National Food Waste Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets and where used should reference the EPA

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Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Anailísí Sonraí Comhshaoil

Uimhir phoist: 000537, November 2025

Year: 2025

Tá an EPA ag earcú Anailísí Sonraí Comhshaoil Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4). Bunóidh an EPA painéal ón bhfeachtas earcaíochta seo agus féadfar folúntais amach anseo d’Anailísí Sonraí Comhshaoil Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) a líonadh i gCeanncheathrú an EPA, Loch Garman nó i gCigireacht Réigiúnach an EPA i mBaile Átha Cliath.

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EPA submission: Public Consultation on the National Territory Mapping for Renewable Electricity (EPA Ref: EPAC-3025)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Public Consultation on the National Territory Mapping for Renewable Electricity

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Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Environmental Data Analyst

Post Number: 000537, November 2025

Year: 2025

The EPA is recruiting a Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Environmental Data Analyst. The EPA will form a panel from this recruitment campaign for which future Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Environmental Data Analyst vacancies may be filled in the EPA Headquarters, Wexford or the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Dublin.

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EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Department of Transport Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 (EPA Ref: EPAC-0325)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Public Consultation on the Department of Transport Statement of Strategy 2025-2028

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EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 (EPA Ref: EPAC-0825)

Year: 2025

EPA response to the Public Consultation by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Statement of Strategy 2025-2028

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Database of approved solid fuel products

Year: 2025

Database of approved solid fuel products

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Kilmallock Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 22/02/2023

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Kilmallock public drinking water supply Co. Limerick on 22/02/2023.

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Tully-Tullycross Audit 23/07/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Tully-Tullycross public drinking water supply Co. Galway on 23/07/2025.

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Ballinakill 2 Public Drinking Water Supply Audit 15/08/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Ballinakill 2 public drinking water supply Co. Laois on 15/08/2025.

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Ballinteskin Audit 14/08/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Ballinteskin public drinking water supply Co. Wicklow on 14/08/2025.

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Mullenbawn Audit 18/07/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Mullenbawn public drinking water supply Co. Tipperary on 18/07/2025

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Carrick-on-Suir (Lingaun River) Audit 18/07/2025

Year: 2025

Report of an audit carried out at Carrick-on-Suir (Lingaun River) public drinking water supply Co. Tipperary on 18/07/2025.