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A third of septic tanks failing to meet required standards

...local authority inspections last year, writes Liam Cosgrove. Figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed 33 per cent of all tanks examined in 2014 failed to meet minimum standards. Though only 18 inspections were...

14 Feb 2015 at 09:00

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For Irish dairy farmers, water quality is central to their focus on environmental sustainability

...economy each year. The industry is not, however, without its challenges. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies agriculture as a major contributor to a reduction in the quality of around half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and...

24 Jul 2023 at 10:57

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Investigations begin into Asian clam

...councils, Inland Fisheries, ESB, Bord na Mona, National Parks and Wildlife, Waterways Ireland, James Bannon TD and the EPA. Dr Joe Caffrey and River Basin Director, Amanda Mooney outlined the concerns caused by the discovery of clams in the hot...

24 Sept 2014 at 14:30

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An Taisce objection hindering re-opening of Lanesboro power station and putting jobs at risk

...after concerns were raised over hot water discharges into the River Shannon nearby." “The ESB sought to apply for a new EPA licence which would solve the issue and allow the plant to re-open. However, once again we see a situation where in...

14 Aug 2019 at 08:47

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Find out how you can make €5,000 in savings at the National Ploughing Championships

... machinery and time management. Smart Farming is led by the IFA and works with the knowledge and expertise of Teagasc, EPA, UCD, SEAI, FTMTA, Fertiliser Association of Ireland, Irish Grassland Association, and the National Federation of Group...

16 Sept 2017 at 13:55

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Longford's overall water quality is good

...Status, and some of the smaller tributaries of the Camlin have also deteriorated from good status to moderate status. The EPA is currently working with the local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to identify the particular problems that...

09 Sept 2017 at 21:00

Motoring

Iconic Ford Mustang Mach 1 debuts at Goodwood

...specifications deliver improved control and response under high cornering loads. Retuned electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) software enables the Mach 1 to offer the most precise steering of any Mustang in Europe. The result is the fastest...

27 Oct 2020 at 17:35

Farming

Smart farming results 2019 show average savings of €6,300

...climate, biodiversity, air and water challenges”. Also read: Teagasc appoints two new cattle specialists Laura Burke, EPA Director General, praised the impact of smart farming. She said, “Since 2014, Smart Farming has identified pathways and...

27 Oct 2019 at 15:00

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St Mel’s College in Longford receives ambassador programme plaque

The European Parliament has awarded all participating schools in the European Ambassador School programme (EPAS) with a plaque. The Ambassador schools award ceremony took place at the Grange, Co Meath on Friday, April 12. Among the 17 schools awarded...

18 Apr 2019 at 15:00

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Huge relief for 17,500 Longford people as boil water notice lifted with immediate effect

...by Longford Central Public Water Supply, has been in place since November 3. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted an audit at the Lough Forbes Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, November 25 and although the plant 'was producing...

06 Dec 2021 at 19:30

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Ballymahon water supply removed from the EPA’s Remedial Action List

...received good news this week following the removal of the Ballymahon water supply by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from their Remedial Action List (RAL). The latest report from the EPA shows that Irish Water has reduced the...

04 Feb 2020 at 10:49

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Water scheme which serves Lanesboro at risk of going into drought

...the situation under continuous review and are liaising closely with other key agencies such as Met Éireann, the OPW and the EPA amongst others and if the situation improves we will consider lifting the Water Conservation Order. However any change is...

25 Jun 2020 at 12:28

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