Environment
The EPA inspected North Cork Co-op Creameries a total of 50 times last year because of "discharge to waters" according to a new report.
Nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% in 2025 according to a new report published today (Thursday, March 19) by the EPA.
An action plan aiming to improve water quality in the Blackwater catchment has been officially launched today (Wednesday, March 18).
Agri-Business
It is unclear what the future direction of North Cork Creameries may be as a proposed deal with Carbery Group appears not likely to proceed.
North Cork Creameries is being urged to "make every effort possible to save the business".
The Slaney Catchment Action Plan, as part of Better Farming for Water, has been officially launched at the Riverbank House Hotel in Wexford.
There is a major question mark over the future of North Cork Creameries, which has been in business since 1928.
The River Barrow Catchment Action Plan, as part of Better Farming for Water, has been officially launched at Teagasc Oak Park.
Dairy
Staff at North Cork Creameries have been informed that their jobs at the plant are at risk, with almost 100 jobs to be impacted.
The EPA should be made the responsible body for all enforcement activities relating to illegal peat extraction, a new report has said.
Rural Life
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new €6.5 million funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland.
The government has appointed Dr Eimear Cotter as director general of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Emissions from the agriculture sector decreased by 3.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year.
The aim of the plan is to accelerate the adoption of ‘8-Actions for Change’, which is part of Teagasc’s ‘Better Farming for Water’ campaign.
The EPA has confirmed that a suspension on North Cork Creameries in relation to effluent discharge has been lifted.
North Cork Creameries has suspended wastewater treatment plant discharge from its site in Kanturk following a direction from the EPA.
Prof. Frank O'Mara has told a major conference on water quality that clean water is "a cornerstone of...the rural landscapes".
Local authorities must carry out more farm inspections and follow-up enforcement, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Sligo County Council has notified landowners and farmers within certain river catchment areas of upcoming agricultural inspections.
It is "clear" that all stakeholders including farmers "need to redouble their efforts" to protect...
A coalition of environmental organisations urged the government to implement "stronger, more urgent measures" to restore Ireland’s waterways.
Concentrations of nitrates decreased in 39% of river sites over the period 2019 to 2024, but nitrate levels are "too high" in 44% of sites.
New research prepared for the EPA has found that financial schemes are needed as part of ensuring sustainable healthy peatlands
