Environmental Protection Agency

EPA suspends North Cork Creameries from discharging wastewater

Discharges from North Cork Creameries threaten to cause an immediate adverse effect on the environment, in particular the ecological and chemical water quality of the River Allow, the EPA said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 20 February 2026

EPA suspends North Cork Creameries from discharging wastewater

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Dr Eimear Cotter appointed director general of the EPA

Dr Eimear Cotter appointed director general of the EPA

NEWS 10 February 2026

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

NEWS 17 December 2025

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Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 27 October 2025

How farming was unfairly blamed for pollution for years in Waterford

How farming was unfairly blamed for pollution for years in Waterford

Despite an awareness among many agencies that there was a problem with wastewater pollution in Bunmahon, the Bathing Water Profile failed to highlight this threat, leaving farming to take the blame.

NEWS 27 October 2025

EPA notice halts production at North Cork Creameries

EPA notice halts production at North Cork Creameries

The EPA directed North Cork Creameries to suspend discharges from its wastewater treatment plant following an on-site inspection.

NEWS 27 October 2025

DUP push back on new environmental regulator

DUP push back on new environmental regulator

The non-binding motion on the new environmental regulator was tabled by the SDLP was supported by Sinn Féin, Alliance and the UUP.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 October 2025

MLAs urged to back new environmental regulator

MLAs urged to back new environmental regulator

an expert panel appointed by Minister Muir recommended an overhaul of the current NI Environment Agency (NIEA), which is part of DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 October 2025

New EPA boss wanted

New EPA boss wanted

The current incumbent Laura Burke has held the post for the past 14 years and is coming to the end of her term.

DEALER 27 October 2025

EPA hails county councils’ ‘good work’ in unapproved solid fuel clampdown

EPA hails county councils’ ‘good work’ in unapproved solid fuel clampdown

Garda-manned checkpoints, foot patrols and the removal of unapproved solid fuel ads were among the actions taken by county councils in their bid to stamp out the sale of unapproved solid fuels.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 27 October 2025

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