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Environmental Data Exchange Network (EDEN)

EDEN is the EPA's online web portal for Local Authorities and licensees to communicate with the EPA on numerous applications.

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Medium Combustion Plant

A combustion plant is a device in which fuels are burned to make use of the heat generated. This includes boilers, turbines, and engines. The term medium is a reference to the size of the combustion plant.

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Solid Fuel Regulations

The EPA is responsible for maintaining a register of solid fuel producers and issues a unique registration number to each registered producer. Solid fuel producers must register with the EPA annually by 1st September of each year

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Air Pollution Appeals

Judicial Review Notice

Notice relating to Judicial Review process for Air Pollution Appeals

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Guidance on Unabated Operation

At Large Combustion Plants Licensed by the EPA

Guidance on Unabated Operation at Large Combustion Plants Licensed by the EPA under Regulation 15 of S.I. No. 566 (European Union (Large Combustion Plants) Regulations 2012)

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Over 400 citizen scientists find low levels of air pollution from traffic across Limerick

Date released: March 03, 2025

In October 2024, more than 400 citizen scientists measured levels of the harmful air pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in Limerick’s Metropolitan District area as part of the Clean Air Together Limerick City project. A public event was hosted in Limerick this evening to present the results of the study to the people in Limerick. This large-scale citizen science project was led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with Limerick City and County Council.  

Ireland needs to tackle solid fuel burning and transport emissions to meet Clear Air Strategy ambition and protect public health

Date released: September 22, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its annual air quality report Air Quality in Ireland 2023. The report is based on the extensive monitoring network in Ireland, which consists of 115 monitoring stations, reporting hourly, and is a leader across Europe in providing a 3-day air quality forecast.

Become an EPA Citizen Scientist and measure air quality in Limerick City this October!

Date released: August 21, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Limerick City & County Council, today launched Clean Air Together Limerick City, a citizen science project to measure air quality in Limerick.