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Year: 2024

Research 459

Research 459: Roadside Emissions in Dublin: Measurements and Projections (REDMAP)

Authors: Srinath Mahesh, Adam Clarke, Ben Fowler, Rebecca Rose, Aonghus McNabola, William Smith, David Timoney, Jasmine Wareham, Paul Willis and Bidisha Ghosh, September 2024

Year: 2024

In Ireland, transport accounts for about 20% of emissions, and 95.8% of these emissions are caused by on-road vehicles. Although several pieces of legislation and policies have been developed to tackle this issue the impact of these in reducing emissions have been lower than originally anticipated. A key challenge is the discrepancy between vehicle type approval tests and real-world emissions from vehicles powered by fossil fuels. This research addresses a knowledge gap about trends in the emission factors of vehicles that conform to different emission standards, use varying fuel types and have high mileage. Real-world measurement techniques were used to quantify emissions from over 130,000 vehicles, including cars, light goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and buses. Integrating the data into a dispersion model helped established a more accurate representation of air pollution levels in Dublin. It recommends low emission zones, vehicle restrictions and phasing out older vehicles.

Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Ginearálta (000435)

Uimhir phoist: 000435, September 2024

Year: 2024

Comhlíonfaidh na hiarrthóirí rathúla ról Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Ginearálta.

Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4)-General 000435

Post number: 000435, September 2024

Year: 2024

The successful candidates will fulfil the role of Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General. Immediate vacancies will be filled in EPA Headquarters Wexford. The EPA will form a panel from this recruitment campaign from which future Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) vacancies may be filled. The assignments and area of work may subsequently change in accordance with organisational requirements.

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EPA Drinking Water Remedial Action List Q2 of 2024

Year: 2024

An updated list of public drinking water supplies on the EPA's Remedial Action List

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Hydrology Summary Bulletin - August 2024

Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for August 2024, September 2024

Year: 2024

Hydrology Summary Bulletin for August 2024 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels and turlough levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland.

EPA Circular Economy Conference 2024 agenda

Year: 2024

Preliminary agenda for the 2024 Circular Economy Conference.

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EPA Circular Economy Conference 2024 (banner)

Event Date: 25th September 2024 Location: Aviva Stadium Dublin and online, September 2024

Year: 2024

Registration is open. This hybrid event will feature: - Speakers presenting on their implementation of a circular economy. - Policy updates. - Insights on opportunities and challenges of implementing circular solutions. - Exhibition stands. - Opportunity to network with other organisations.

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Hydrology Summary Bulletin - July 2024

Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for July 2024; published, August 2024

Year: 2024

Hydrology Summary Bulletin for June 2024 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels and turlough levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland

EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Department of Transport's draft Strategy: ‘Moving Together’: A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland (EPA Ref: EPAC-0924)

Year: 2024

EPA response to the public consultation by the Department of Transport on its Draft Strategy ‘Moving Together’: A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland.

National by-product criteria for greenfield soil & stone BP-N002/2024

Year: 2024

Establishing detailed criteria on the application of the conditions of Regulation 27(1)(a) – (d) when making the decision that greenfield soil and stone can be regarded as a by-product

EPA submission: Public Consultation on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Statement of Strategy 2024-2026 (EPA Ref: EPAC-1124)

Year: 2024

EPA response to the public consultation by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on its Statement of Strategy 2024-2026.

Nitrate Directives Article 10 Report for Ireland for the Period 2020-2023

Council Directive of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (91/676/EEC), August 2024

Year: 2024

This report is prepared in response to Article 10 of the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC). The report covers the seventh reporting period from 2020 to 2023. The report comprises: a description, with maps, of the evolution of water quality in groundwater and surface waters; a statement on the adoption of a Whole Territory Approach with respect to the designation of nitrate vulnerable zones; a summary of agricultural activities and an account of the implementation of the agricultural Code of Good Practice and a summary of the principal measures and an evaluation of the National Action Programme for limiting nitrate inputs from agricultural sources.

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Water quality monitoring report on nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations in Irish waters 2023

This report provides an update on the results of water quality monitoring to support the assessment of the impact of the nitrate’s derogation on Irish waters, as required under Regulation 37 of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practices for the Protection of Waters) (Amendment) Regulations., August 2024

Year: 2024

The EPA has reported on the results of water quality monitoring to support the assessment of the impact of the nitrate's derogation on Irish Waters

EPA Research Climate Fellowships Call 2024 Technical Description

EPA Research Climate Fellowships Call 2024 – Technical Description Document

Authors: EPA, August 2024

Year: 2024

This document provides the Technical Description for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Research Call 2024. Applicants should read this document carefully and also consult the other call documentation: (i) EPA Research 2021 - 2030 Guidelines and Terms & Conditions; (ii) EPA Research Evaluation Process.