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Smaller pig farms face extra costs and paperwork under new EU emissions rules

Gerard McCutcheon from Teagasc Oak Park outlines new environmental rules for smaller pig farms.

PIGS 1 November 2026

Smaller pig farms face extra costs and paperwork under new EU emissions rules

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14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

Water quality in private water supplies including in small private supplies and private group schemes, is not as good as public water supplies, according to the EPA.

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How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

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The EPA was assigned an enhanced enforcement role to oversee local authority water quality inspections under the Water Action Plan in 2024, in an aim to strengthen inspections.

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EPA reinstates North Cork’s discharge licence

EPA reinstates North Cork’s discharge licence

North Cork Creameries had its licence suspended in February by the EPA due to “persistent compliance issues”.

NEWS 24 July 2026

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

Radical proposals are included in a report which examines the potential for private finance to help fund changes in Irish land use.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Radical 'green' retirement supports floated in EPA report

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The succession proposal is included in a research report which examines the potential for private finance to help fund changes in Irish land use.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspection and enforcement activity increased significantly in 2025 under the national agricultural inspection programme, according to the EPA.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations are under way by Inland Fisheries in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway following fish kills and suspected pollution.

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