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‘Upgrading septic tanks in everyone’s interest’ – Kenny

July 4, 2019

It is in everyone’s interest that septic tanks are working well, according to Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture Martin Kenny. The TD for…

EPA issues septic tank warning following almost 50% fail rate

July 2, 2019

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a review of over 2,000 inspections of septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems in…

NAP should focus on benefits for farmers and environment – EPA

June 12, 2019

Environment

The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) should focus on achieving benefits both for farmers and the environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).…

EPA: Agriculture emissions ‘to increase steadily’ in coming years

June 6, 2019

Environment

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are predicted to “increase steadily” over the coming years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The newly…

Are livestock farmers to blame for the contamination of water with pesticides?

June 3, 2019

Beef

Pesticide regulations are often associated with tillage farmers. In a way it makes sense, the majority of tillage farmers use pesticides more than…

‘Farmers are the ones providing solutions to poor water quality in this country’

May 29, 2019

Agri-Business

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Water Event 2019 which is exploring water quality and how – as a country – we can…

Bruton: ‘Agriculture feels like it is being pointed out for blame’

May 15, 2019

Environment

Ireland will have a 1% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions rather than the 20% target it needed to reach for 2020, according to…

Ireland’s emissions plan to be updated every year

May 15, 2019

Environment

Ireland’s EU targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and 2030 will be “extremely challenging”, according to Minister for Communications, Climate Action…

€10.2 million available for climate change research – EPA

May 9, 2019

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling on researchers to fill “knowledge gaps” on climate change and other environmental issues. The EPA is…

EPA releases emissions figures for 2018

May 7, 2019

Environment

Figures for the emissions of five “key air pollutants” have been released today, Tuesday, May 7, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A…

US EPA glyphosate ruling: ‘No risks to public health’

May 3, 2019

Tillage

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it “continues to find that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate…

EPA and UCD partner for schools environmental competition

February 27, 2019

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and University College Dublin (UCD) are partnering for the third year of an environmental competition for secondary school…

Emissions debate: What size is the Government’s aviation footprint?

February 6, 2019

Environment

Irish livestock production has come under severe scrutiny in recent months in relation to the sector’s role in contributing to the country’s greenhouse…

Agri-food processing sites ‘among worst for odour and noise’

January 28, 2019

Environment

Three agri-food businesses have been named among the worst in terms of complaints for “odour and noise nuisance”, according to the Environmental Protection…

EPA announces €12.2 million Government funding for environmental research

January 23, 2019

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today announced awards totaling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects. According to a statement from…