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Title : A Review of Irish Energy Policy
Summary :

This paper reviews the considerable body of economic research on energy in Ireland and elsewhere. It draws out the implications of this research for Irish energy policy, and also some of the implications for EU energy and environmental policy. The paper identifies some important gaps in our knowledge, gaps which need to be filled to inform policymakers of the full implications of policy choices which they are currently facing.
Region : Republic of Ireland
Date : 27/04/2011
Author : John Fitz Gerald
Organisation : The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Website : ESRI
Title : National Waste Report, 2009
Summary :

The Environmental Protection Agency‟s (EPA) National Waste Prevention Programme takes responsibility for producing national statistics on waste generation and management in the Republic of Ireland. The objective of
this report is to present the most up to date information available on waste generation and management in Ireland, as reported to the EPA. This report is for the calendar year 2009 and deals with municipal solid wastes (household, commercial and local authority cleansing wastes), waste streams subject to producer responsibility initiatives (packaging, waste electrical and electronic equipment, end of life vehicles) as well as construction & demolition and hazardous wastes.
Region : Republic of Ireland
Date : 08/02/2011
Author : EPA
Organisation : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website : Report
Title : The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland 2010
Summary :

The monitoring of water quality at the 131 designated bathing areas in 2010 was governed by the Quality of Bathing Waters Regulations, 1992 (S.I 155 of 1992) and amendments, which transposed the EU Directive 76/160/EEC. The purpose is to ensure that bathing water quality is maintained and if necessary improved so that it complies with specified standards designated to protect health and the environment.

In 2010, the quality of Ireland's bathing waters remains high with 97 per cent of bathing areas (127 of 131 areas) complying with the minimum EU mandatory values and achieving sufficient water quality status. From 2009 to 2010, the proportion of bathing areas of sufficient water quality increased by four per cent.

In 2010, 90 per cent of bathing areas (118 of 131 areas) also complied with the stricter EU guide values and achieved good water quality status. From 2009 to 2010 the proportion of bathing areas of good water quality increased by eight per cent.

While the overall level of bathing water quality remains acceptable, there was a slight decline in the number of freshwater bathing areas achieving sufficient and good status. Adequate measures need to be taken to improve the water quality of the bathing areas that have declined in quality or fail to meet regulatory standards.

More information can be found on the EPA Splash website (www.bathingwater.ie).
Region : Republic of Ireland
Date : 18/04/2011
Author : EPA
Organisation : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website : EPA Website
Title : Water Quality in Ireland Report 2007 - 2009
Summary :

The latest report on water quality in Ireland by the EPA has found evidence of improvements in water quality in Ireland, though continued actions across a range of sectors are needed if Ireland is to achieve its European water quality obligations. The report, Water Quality in Ireland 2007 – 2009, is a comprehensive review which covers 13,118 km of river and stream channel (1,700 rivers), 222 lakes, 89 estuarine and coastal waterbodies and 211 groundwater monitoring stations.
Region : Republic of Ireland
Date : 23/02/2011
Author : EPA
Organisation : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website : View Report