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Air quality in Kilkenny City rated 'poor'

The quality of air in Kilkenny City has been categorised as ‘poor’ by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While the rest of the county has been rated ‘good’, the city’s monitoring unit at Seville Lodge on the Callan Road has had some ...

04 Jan 2017 at 16:09

National News

Govt expected to consider new targets for cutting carbon emissions

Proposals on new targets for cutting carbon emissions in key sectors of Ireland’s economy are likely to be put to Government in the coming weeks. It is hoped ministers will be able to agree so-called sectoral emissions ceilings ahead of ...

20 Jun 2022 at 17:31

National News

Ireland needs to reduce emissions faster after targets missed, says minister

Ireland has been warned that it needs to make faster progress in cutting emissions after a report showed that a carbon reduction target was not met last year. Concern has been expressed by environmental groups in response to the latest ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Funding awarded for project to improve air quality across island of Ireland

A cross-border partnership aimed at tackling air pollution challenges across the island of Ireland has been awarded 6.5 million euro of funding. The impact of agricultural ammonia emissions on health and ecosystems will be among the ...

24 Jun 2025 at 16:06

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Kilkenny retailers warned of vape compliance rules to avoid €2,000 fines

WEEE Ireland is warning Kilkenny retailers to be vigilant about the regulatory landscape surrounding disposable and rechargeable vape devices and e-cigarettes, as non-compliance could result in significant fines and legal ...

12 Mar 2024 at 14:00

National News

Minister defends Government’s climate policies to meet emission targets

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government’s climate policies, saying it can meet its emission targets despite a report stating that Ireland will not reduce greenhouse gases emissions as set out under ...

28 May 2024 at 17:08

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Bring the positive barbeque practices into the kitchen this summer

With Ireland experiencing another heatwave, summer and barbeque season aren't over just yet. If you are planning to get together with friends and family for some outdoor dining this week, please think about the ...

10 Aug 2022 at 13:30

National News

Taoiseach agrees on need to prevent ‘toxic goo lagoon’ in Wexford

The Taoiseach has agreed that action is needed to prevent the “unique” Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford from becoming a “toxic goo lagoon”. Lady’s Island Lake, the largest saltwater lagoon in Ireland, has ...

18 Jun 2025 at 16:02

National News

Utility company acknowledges discharges of raw sewage ‘completely unacceptable’

The body in charge of wastewater, Uisce Eireann, has acknowledged it is “completely unacceptable” that raw sewage is spilling into more than 20 areas across Ireland. An Environmental Protection Agency ...

26 Oct 2023 at 13:07

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EPA gives Kilkenny second-level students the chance to win €500

The young people who influence the trends of today will be the decision-makers of tomorrow, and must be encouraged to consider how their everyday decisions can have a positive impact on the ...

16 Jan 2020 at 17:48

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Sixteen Irish towns and villages' sewage not connected to treatment plants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have accused Uisce Éireann of not taking swifter action on the high volumes of sewage emitted into seas and rivers every day in Ireland. In a ...

11 Oct 2024 at 08:22

National News

Greenhouse gas emissions lowest in three decades

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions last year were the lowest in three decades, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8% in 2023, ...

09 Jul 2024 at 09:27

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