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Ireland's Environmental Enforcement Report | Cork News
Ireland’s environmental watchdog hit major milestones in 2025, with most local councils crushing their 15 environmental targets—covering waste, water, air, and noise—but a few like Leitrim and Sligo fell short, especially in construction waste, household trash, and wastewater permits. The EPA conducted over 250,000 inspections and launched 386 prosecutions, while complaints surged 11%. Noise pollution and illegal peat extraction remain stubborn challenges, prompting the EPA to urge struggling areas to ramp up enforcement and ensure environmental protection is consistent nationwide. Listen in…
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