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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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- Water Sector Reform
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Contacts
Publications & Documents
- Environment Policy Statement 2008 (pdf, 21 kb)
- more publications
News and Speeches
- 30/03/12: Minister Hogan Encourages Participation in Earth Hour
- 23/12/11: Draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland Published for Public Consultation
- 05/12/11: 2012 Estimates provide for gross expenditure of €1.328 billion
- 10/11/11: €3 billion will be invested in Water and Housing in 2012-2016 Despite 18% reduction in Capital Investment €861 million will be spent in 2012, sustaining 8,600 jobs
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