Asbestos regulations in Ireland There are very strict regulations on the use, repair and
removal of asbestos in products and buildings in Ireland.
Measurement of radon levels The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland measures ionising radiation levels and gives information on how to reduce dangerous levels of radon in your home.
Noise Regulations in Ireland Under Irish law, you are entitled to make a complaint to the courts about specific neighbourhood noise. What is noise pollution and how do you make a complaint?
Litter law in Ireland Your local authority in Ireland has responsibility for enforcing the law on litter pollution. What is litter pollution and what penalties are in place?
Air pollution Various
measures that have been taken to combat air pollution in Ireland. Find out
about these measures and how to make a complaint about air
pollution.
The Tidy Towns competition Tidy Towns is a national competition run each year by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government that aims to find the tidiest town in Ireland.
European environmental law Overview of Irish and EU legislation, policy and funding programmes for the protection of the environment.
Pollution prevention and control Describes EU and Irish law regarding licensing procedures and enforcement of pollution prevention and control measures in Ireland.
Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Impact Assessments are required under EU and Irish law for certain public and private projects. The purpose of the Assessments is to analyse the impact these projects may have on the environment.
Genetically modified organisms EU environmental protection includes regulation on the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). There is a broad legal framework to ensure that GMOs and GMO-derived products that are grown, marketed and imported to the EU meet certain safety standards
Climate change Greenhouse gases cause global warming which can affect climate. Read more about changes to our climate and how to stop global warming.
Waste management There are many different types of waste, for example, packaging waste and electronic waste. There is a range of Irish and EU legislation dealing with the disposal of different types of waste. Find out more.
Access to environmental information You have the right to access certain information about the environment and pollutants that may affect it. Find out how to access environmental information.
Judicial review in planning and environmental matters Public decisions may be judicially reviewed by the High Court to determine whether they are illegal. Find out about judicial review in the environmental and planning areas.
