Compliance & Enforcement: Air

The EPA’s Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) is a number from 1 to 10 that tells the public what the air quality currently is in their region, and whether this might affect the health of you or your child. A reading of 10 means the air quality is very poor and a reading of 1 to 3 inclusive means that the air quality is good. https://www.airquality.ie

Twice a day, once in the morning (by 9:30) and once in the evening (by 19:30).

The forecast gives everyone in Ireland the air quality information they need to plan their outdoor activities to reduce potential exposure to poor air quality. The forecast also helps to increase awareness of air quality issues and to remind us all to take steps to reduce air pollution in Ireland.

Air Quality Forecast Maps predicts daily air quality for:

• today,
• tomorrow, and
• the day after tomorrow. 

Air quality is presented with different daily maps, including:

• Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH),
• Particulate Matter (PM) – both PM_2.5 and PM₁₀,
• Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂),
• Ozone (O₃). 

For further information on air quality please have a look at some of the following websites

• EPA Ireland's Environment - air quality
• HSE information on air quality and health
• European Commission infographic on air quality
• European Environment Agency - air quality
• CIE information on air quality