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Ireland to miss 2030 climate targets but ‘marked improvement’ seen, O’Brien says

Ireland to miss 2030 climate targets but ‘marked improvement’ seen, O’Brien says

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Projections by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show an overall reduction of 25 per cent in emissions is possible, but that is only about half of the 51 per cent drop required by law.
Problem with water treatment plant in Clare went unreported for six weeks, report shows

Problem with water treatment plant in Clare went unreported for six weeks, report shows

Mon, 04 May, 2026

The plant provides drinking water to a population of just under 1,000 in Montpelier, Co Limerick, and Bridgetown and O’Brien’s Bridge in Co Clare.
Simple changes could double food waste recycling in apartments, study finds

Simple changes could double food waste recycling in apartments, study finds

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

A study commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency showed simple targeted behavioural “nudges” resulted in a 143 per cent increase in food waste collected in trials on over 600 apartments in Galway and Limerick.
'Horrendous stench' from burst pipe at blue flag beach in Co Meath

'Horrendous stench' from burst pipe at blue flag beach in Co Meath

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

A meeting between Uisce Éireann and Meath County Council has been organised for Tuesday
No causal link between discharges from businesses and major fish kill in Cork, EPA says

No causal link between discharges from businesses and major fish kill in Cork, EPA says

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

On August 11th last, up to 40,000 fish died in the River Blackwater and the River Clyda in the Mallow area.
Kildare County Council defends itself after EPA peat criticism

Kildare County Council defends itself after EPA peat criticism

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Illegal operations are contributing to an export trade of 300,000 tonnes of peat annually, valued at almost €40 million,
Ireland projected to miss 2030 target of reducing emissions by 51% — EPA

Ireland projected to miss 2030 target of reducing emissions by 51% — EPA

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Ireland will not meet its EU Effort Sharing Regulation target of 42 per cent reduction by 2030, instead a maximum reduction of 22 per cent is projected.
Over half of septic tanks failed inspections in 2024 - EPA

Over half of septic tanks failed inspections in 2024 - EPA

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Over half of septic tank inspections failed in 2024, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Farms will be assessed for level of nitrates run-off, says Minister

Farms will be assessed for level of nitrates run-off, says Minister

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

The three core aims of the River Basin Management plan are to reduce and prevent pollution, to let more rivers run free and restore their natural ecosystem functions, and continued investment in water infrastructure.
Do not swim notices issued for two Dublin beaches

Do not swim notices issued for two Dublin beaches

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

The notices are due to urban wastewater stormwater overflows posing a risk of pollution to bathing water quality at the beaches and are expected to last five days.
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to mental health issues in older people - study

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to mental health issues in older people - study

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to pooer mental health in older people, according to research published on Monday
Over half a million people using 'at risk' water supplies, EPA report finds

Over half a million people using 'at risk' water supplies, EPA report finds

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The annual EPA report on drinking water showed there was 561,000 people using "at risk" water supplies in 2023, an increase from 481,000 in 2022
Nearly half of tested septic tanks failed inspections in 2023

Nearly half of tested septic tanks failed inspections in 2023

Thu, 09 May, 2024

The EPA said this presents a “significant opportunity” for householders to fix their septic tanks and resolve open advisory notices.
Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A water treatment plant in and around the east Clare village of O’Brien’s Bridge had distributed inadequately disinfected water for a full year
Monitoring of private water supplies by Waterford council 'wholly inadequate'

Monitoring of private water supplies by Waterford council 'wholly inadequate'

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

The EPA said the council had been unable to demonstrate that it had complied with key requirements of its statutory functions
Councils urged to carry out spot checks of bins due to low recycling rates

Councils urged to carry out spot checks of bins due to low recycling rates

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Households and businesses are still putting the majority of their waste in the wrong bin, the EPA said

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