Dealing with asbestos
Asbestos can release dangerous dust if it is disturbed. It should only be dealt with by specialists, using protective equipment and strict safeguards.
Radon gas in buildings
Prolonged exposure to radon gas can lead to lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency gives information on how to reduce dangerous levels of radon in your home.
The rules as regards the control of noise, the various bodies responsible and how to complain about excessive noise
Litter prevention and control
What is litter pollution and what are the penalties?
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.
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.
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