What We do

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting and improving the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland. We are committed to protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution. We play key roles in environmental regulation, provision of knowledge and advocacy for the environment.

The EPA provides environmental data, assessments and evidence to inform decision making and implements effective regulation and environmental compliance systems – while working with others to advocate for a clean, healthy and well protected environment and sustainable environmental behaviour.

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EPA 2022 In Review

This review of 2022 reports on our steps toward driving action on climate, promoting sustainable consumption and production, and working relentlessly to achieve a clean, healthy environment.

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Latest publications in Governance

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EPA Annual Report and Accounts, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 provides details of the work undertaken during the year and includes the financial statements.

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EPA 2022 In Review

This review of 2022 reports on our steps toward driving action on climate, promoting sustainable consumption and production, and working relentlessly to achieve a clean, healthy environment.

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EPA Strategic Plan 2022-2026

This strategy, the EPA’s sixth, sets out what we intend to achieve over the next five years in delivering our mandate and our purpose to protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.

Latest News and Press Releases

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EPA’s Review of 2023 showcases work to address environmental challenges

Date released: January 31, 2024

In its 2023 Highlights the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showcases its work in addressing environmental challenges across Ireland.

New Director Joins EPA Board

Date released: September 26, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to welcome David Flynn onto the EPA Board. David will take up his new position as Director of the EPA in October 2023.

EPA Publishes Annual Report and Accounts for 2022

Date released: September 12, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its Annual Report and Accounts 2022 detailing its role in protecting, improving and restoring Ireland’s environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.