Environmental Protection Agency Ireland

About us

The EPA is an independent public body established under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, of 1992. The other main instruments from which we derive our mandate are the Waste Management Act, 1996, the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003 and the Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting and improving the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland. We are committed to protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution. We play key roles in environmental regulation, provision of knowledge and advocacy for the environment.
The EPA provides environmental data, assessments and evidence to inform decision-making and implements effective regulation and environmental compliance systems – while working with others to advocate for a clean, healthy and well-protected environment and sustainable environmental behavior.