Environmental protection

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 in Ireland. Measurement of radon in buildings and 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, Heritage 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.

Environmental protection of nature and biodiversity
A range of Irish and EU legislation aims to ensure biodiversity by conserving natural habitats and wild fauna and flora.

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.