Latest Publications
Fee Reduction/Waiver Request Form
Year: 2025
Research 484: Framework for Characterising Oligotrophic (3110 and 3160) Lakes Using Practical Methods and Assessment Tools
Authors: Heather T. Lally, Martin Gammell, Emma Gray, Giovanni Cappelli and Cilian Roden, April 2025
Year: 2025
Oligotrophic lake habitats, which are characterised by low accumulation of dissolved nutrient salts are protected freshwater habitats in Ireland. These habitats support limited life forms, mainly algae and macroinvertebrates. This research report, from the "Peat Lakes" project, looks at the potential of these organisms to help in characterising and conserving oligotrophic lakes using practical methods and assessment tools. It assesses and provides findings on water chemistry and data from plant communities, including macrophytes, algal communities (including desmids), and invertebrate communities from 24 water bodies within Atlantic blanket bog landscapes in the west of Ireland. The report makes several recommendations and provides relevant stakeholders from state agencies with important information for the conservation of small water bodies (area ≤ 0.01 km²), to support the monitoring of favourable conservation conditions in oligotrophic lake habitats, under the EU Habitats Directive.
Access to EDEN and Water Abstraction Module
Year: 2025
Air Pollution Appeal - Lagan Tarmac Ltd - E0012-01
Year: 2025
These documents outline the decision made by the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to an Appeal regarding a decision made by Tipperary County Council (ref. AIR/L/05/01) to grant a licence under the Air Pollution Act 1987, as amended, to Lagan Tarmac Ltd.
MoU with Health & Safety Authority
Year: 2025
Research 483: Just Resilience and Adaptation in Ireland (JustAdapt)
Authors: Stefano Ceolotto, Niall Farrell, Pranav Kakkar and Anita Vollmer, April 2025
Year: 2025
Both the impacts of climate change and the policy responses to mitigate emissions affect different sections of society in different ways. The JustAdapt research project is the first national-level study to consider socioeconomic vulnerability alongside climate change impacts at a local level in Ireland. It includes modelling extreme weather events to identify where climate impacts and socioeconomic vulnerability coincide, assessing local economic impacts of climate policies, and developing guidelines for incorporating nature-based solutions, equity and justice into climate policy decision-making. Overall, the research offers policymakers, planners, and stakeholders’ insights to design fair, effective, and sustainable climate adaptation policies and strategies, while considering socio-economic vulnerabilities and promoting nature-based solutions for a resilient future.
Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Aer Comhthimpeallach
Uimhir phoist: 000518, March 2025
Year: 2025
Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Aer Comhthimpeallach. Líonfar folúntas láithreach i gCigireacht Réigiúnach an EPA i gCill Chainnigh, san Oifig um Chosaint Radaíochta agus Monatóireacht Timpeallachta. Áirítear ar an réimse oibre ginearálta monatóireacht aeir comhthimpeallach, bainistíocht sonraí agus samhaltú aeir. Féadfaidh obair allamuigh agus saotharlainne a bheith san áireamh sa ról.
Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Ambient Air
Post Number: 000518, March 2025
Year: 2025
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Ambient Air. Immediate vacancy will be filled in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Kilkenny, in the Office of Radiation Protection and Environmental Monitoring. The general area of work includes ambient air monitoring, data management and air modelling. The role may include field and laboratory work.
Advisory Committee Meeting 15th January 2025
Year: 2025
Advisory Committee Meeting 15th January 2025
Research 482: Mitigating Agricultural Impacts on Water Quality through Research and Knowledge Exchange
Authors: Mary Ryan, Cathal O’Donoghue, Denis O’Hora, Jenny McSharry, Pat Murphy, Noel Meehan, Karen Daly, Owen Fenton, Yuting Meng, Paula Cullen, Rossella Di Domenico, Thomas Moloney, LoriRae van Laren, Daniel Urban, Niall McLoughlin, Emma Byrne, Catherine Seale and Maura Farrell, March 2025
Year: 2025
This research report explores improving water quality affected by agricultural practices using a multi-disciplinary approach .It incorporated systems analysis of actors and incentives, spatial analysis on the effects of rural activity, analysis of factors impacting measure adoptions, and socio-economic and behavioural psychology studies to identify drivers of pro-environmental activity. Key findings highlight the necessity of localised solutions, the importance of farm advisors and local farming 'champions', collaboration among stakeholders, and providing knowledge and resources to farmers. It also finds that trust between advisors and farmers, upskilling advisors, and understanding the direct and indirect barriers to farm-level behaviour change are seen as crucial for fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The researchers highlights the importance of incentives and behavioural interventions to promote pro-environmental practices.
Evidence Synthesis Report 5: Study of the Increased Risk of Corrosion with the Use of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) as a Diesel Additive
Authors: Carmel Breslin, Gillian Collins, Tara Barwa and Daniele Alves, March 2025
Year: 2025
Biofuels, including fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)-based biodiesels, have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our transport sector. However, as these FAME-based biodiesels have become more common, challenges related to storage issues have emerged. FAME is not compatible with all materials, and corrosion issues have been reported during longer-term storage. This evidence synthesis research examines the properties of FAME-based biodiesels, the nature of corrosion reactions associated with these biofuels, the potential risk of corrosion and how to mitigate the risk. The report provides guidance on the general protocols to follow when managing and storing FAME-based biodiesels to mitigate corrosion risks.
Guidance for Government Departments on Green Public Procurement Reporting 2024
Reference Year 2024, March 2025
Year: 2025
Guidance documents on Green Pubic Procurement reporting for Government Departments
Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Ginearálta 000516
Uimhir phoist: 000516, March 2025
Year: 2025
Comhlíonfaidh na hiarrthóirí rathúla ról Cigire/Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Ginearálta.
Oifigeach Eolaíochta II (Leibhéal 4) Eolaí um Oiriúnú Aeráide
Uimhir phoist: 000517, March 2025
Year: 2025
Tá an EPA ag cur lena Foireann Seirbhísí Aeráide agus tá sí ag earcú don phost mar Oifigeach Eolaíoch II (Leibhéal 4) um Oiriúnú Aeráide. Soláthróidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil saineolas, anailís agus léargas ar riosca athraithe aeráide, oiriúnú agus athléimneacht in Éirinn. Beidh an duine ina bhall luachmhar d’fhoireann ildisciplíneach de shaineolaithe teicniúla sna réimsí a bhaineann le tionchar an athraithe aeráide, riosca agus oiriúnaithe agus pleanáil agus faireachán athléimneachta.
Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General
Post Number: 000516, March 2025
Year: 2025
The successful candidates will fulfil the role of Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General. The EPA will form a panel from this recruitment campaign from which future Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) vacancies may be filled. Immediate vacancies will be filled in EPA Headquarters Wexford, and EPA Regional Inspectorates in Dublin, Castlebar, Kilkenny or Cork. The assignments and area of work may subsequently change in accordance with organisational requirements.
Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Climate Adaptation Scientist
Post Number: 000517, March 2025
Year: 2025
The EPA is expanding its Climate Services Team and is recruiting for the position of Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Climate Adaptation Scientist. The successful candidate will provide expertise, analysis and insight on climate change risk, adaptation and resilience in Ireland. The person will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team of technical experts in the areas of climate change impacts, risk and adaptation and resilience planning and monitoring.
Climate Attitudes and Literacy in the Civil Service (CALCS)
2025, March 2025
Year: 2025
The Climate Attitudes and Literacy in the Civil Service (CALCS) report examines beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences and behaviours regarding climate change among civil servants in Ireland.