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Environment
A high quality environment is essential for a good quality of life and is a key component of sustainable development. The challenges to the environment include:
- Meeting international commitments on air emissions (green house gases and acidifying gases)
- Eutrophication Prevention
- Waste Management
The Department is also responsible for the maintenance of up-to-date emergency plans to minimize the harm to public health in Ireland in the event of a nuclear accident abroad.
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Publications & Documents
- Environment Policy Statement 2012 (pdf, 95 kb)
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News and Speeches
- : Environment Ministers conclude discussions on Climate Change and Green Economy
- 22/03/13: Minister Hogan Expresses his support for Earth Hour 2013
- 18/02/13: Hogan Appoints New Advisory Committee to the EPA
- 21/01/13: Minister Hogan welcomes new UN Treaty on Mercury
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