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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

The EPA is responsible for processing Air Pollution Act licence appeals.

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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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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.

Ammonia emissions down one per cent in 2022, however further reductions needed to protect health and the environment

Date released: May 10, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its 2022 assessment of five key air pollutants which impact air quality, health and the environment.