Environmental Protection Agency

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

In 2025, 43% of farms across Ireland failed water quality inspections carried out by local authorities.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

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43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

NEWS 9 June 2026

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 June 2026

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

NEWS 27 May 2026

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

NEWS 19 May 2026

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North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

Kildare-based Arrow Group’s site is listed due to “odour management” issues and North Cork Co-op Creameries Ltd appeared due to “emissions to water and infrastructure management”.

NEWS 11 March 2026

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

Urban waste water stood for 58% of likely causes of reported incidents in 2025, while runoff from agricultural land accounted for 22%.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ammonia emissions from dairy cattle dropped 1.4% while the emissions from other cattle fell by 3.5% on foot of lower cattle numbers.

NEWS 11 March 2026

US scraps AdBlue sensors for diesel engines

US scraps AdBlue sensors for diesel engines

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed the requirement to install Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors on diesel engines, stopping short of eliminating emission systems altogether.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

North Cork Creameries was revisited 50 times by the EPA during 2025 in relation to discharge to waters.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Sustained and targeted action to reduce nitrogen losses is required in the higher risk agricultural areas, the EPA has said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 March 2026

North Cork Creameries on the brink

North Cork Creameries on the brink

Board chair Thomas O'Donoghue said the board is evaluating 'available opportunities'.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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