Latest Corporate Publications
Athbhreithniú ar 2021
Year: 2022
Sa cháipéis seo tá achoimre ar athbhreithniú Laura Burke, ardstiúrthóir an EPA, ar phríomh-ghníomhaíochtaí an EPA i rith 2021.
EPA 2021 in Review
Highlights of achievements by the EPA during 2021. Includes findings from a survey of public attitudes to the environment., February 2022
Year: 2022
This report highlights achievements by the EPA during 2021. It provides key statistics and a summary of activities under the headings: Response to Covid-19 pandemic; Climate Change, Environment and Health, Waste and the Circular Economy, Water, Assessment, Licensing and Enforcement, Research, and Engagement. The report also includes findings from a survey of public attitudes to the environment undertaken by RedC on behalf of the EPA.
EPA submission on Ireland’s draft Fifth Nitrates Action Programme and associated SEA Environmental Report
Year: 2022
EPA submission to public consultation by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the draft Ireland’s Fifth Nitrates Action Programme and associated SEA environmental report.
EPA Draft Strategic Plan 2022 to 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan for the period 2022-2026., February 2022
Year: 2022
This consultation has now closed. In developing the draft Strategic Plan we have reviewed our purpose, vision and values and identified the key strategic outcomes we want to achieve to ensure we deliver on our purpose and vision. While we will continue to deliver a wide range of functions across all aspects of environmental protection, we have identified a number of specific priorities which we aim to achieve by 2026.
FOI Disclosure Log to end December 2021
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, January 2022
Year: 2022
Details of non-personal requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, published on a quarterly basis.
EPA Corporate Governance Framework
The EPA’s Corporate Governance Framework provides a clear and comprehensive summary of the principal aspects of corporate governance and its oversight within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). , January 2022
Year: 2022
Advisory Committee Meeting 13 September 2021
Year: 2021
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held on 13 September 2021
EPA Annual Report & Accounts 2020
Year: 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency Annual Report and Accounts for 2020 provides details of the work undertaken during the year and includes the financial statements.
Advisory Committee Meeting 25 June 2021
Year: 2021
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held on 25 June 2021
Advisory Committee Meeting 28 April 2021
Year: 2021
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held on 28 April 2021
EPA submission on the 4th review of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme - 2nd consultation (EPA ref: EPAC-3621)
Year: 2021
This EPA submission, made on 17 September 2021, relates to the second-stage consultation about measures being considered as part of the fourth review of the Nitrates Action Programme by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It builds on the EPA submission made in February 2021 on the first-stage consultation (EPAC-0121), and previous submissions on the interim review of the nitrates action programme in 2019, the Agrifood2030 strategy (now known as FoodVision2030) and the Agclimatise strategy. The EPA has also provided a submission to support the scoping for the Strategic Environmental Assessment.
National Inspection Plan 2022 – 2026: Draft for Consultation
Year: 2021
This consultation closed on Tuesday 2nd November 2021
EPA submission on the proposed Circular Economy Strategy (EPA ref: EPAC-2021)
Year: 2021
The EPA's submission in response to a public consultation on the proposed publication of the Circular Economy Strategy. The development of this strategy is expected to be a significant driver of the transition to a carbon neutral economy and opportunity for sustainable economic growth.
EPA Performance Delivery Agreement 2021 - 2023
Year: 2021
Performance Delivery Agreement 2021 - 2023 between the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and between the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
EPA submission on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan consultation, August 2021 (EPA ref: EPAC-3521)
Year: 2021
EPA submission on early consultation about the development of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan (to provide feedback on the outline composition of the proposed interventions). This EPA submission should be read in conjunction with the EPA's submission on the Strategic Environmental Assessment scoping for the plan, dated 13th April 2021.
EPA submission on the Agri Food Strategy 2030 (EPA ref: EPAC-0821)
Year: 2021
EPA submission on the draft chapters “Executive Synthesis” and “Chapter on a Climate Smart and Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Sector” in the Agri Food Strategy 2030.
EPA submission to the consultation on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network (EPA ref: EPAC-0921)
Year: 2021
EPA submission to the public consultation by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the expert advisory group report entitled “Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network". In general terms, MPAs are geographically defined maritime areas with certain protections for conservation purposes. The Government aims to designate 30% of our maritime area as MPAs by 2030. Currently our MPA coverage is at 2.13%.
Draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021 – 2027
Draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027, Strategic Environmental Assessment and Natura Impact Statement for Public Consultation, July 2021
Year: 2021
Submissions are invited on the draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027 and the supporting Strategic Environmental Assessment and Natura Impact Statement. Written submissions or observations can be made by email by 5pm on 17 September to hazwaste@epa.ie. The Environmental Protection Agency has prepared a draft National Hazardous Waste Management Plan (NWHMP) for the period 2021 to 2027. This is the fourth National Hazardous Waste Management Plan and is made under Section 26 of the Waste Management Act 1996. It sets out the priorities to be pursued over the next six years and beyond to improve the prevention and management of hazardous waste, taking into account the progress made since the previous revised plan, and the waste policy and legislative changes that have occurred since the previous revised plan was published. The purpose of this plan is to protect the environment and human health in Ireland through best-practice management of hazardous wastes.
EPA submission to the consultation on the National Research and Innovation Strategy (EPA ref: EPAC-3121)
Year: 2021
EPA submission to the consultation by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on the next national Research and Innovation Strategy that will run to 2027.