Written answers

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Air Pollution

9:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 454: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, arising from air pollution monitoring outposts here, he has noticed an increase in particular forms of pollution; if he proposes action in response thereto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16670/08]

Photo of Tony KilleenTony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 363 of 17 October 2007. The position has not changed.

Air quality assessment is the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and air quality management is a matter for local authorities informed by air quality measurement data.

The EPA's Air Quality in Ireland 2006, published on 10 October 2007, contains details of the monitoring and assessment of national air quality, and incorporates data from all air quality monitoring stations operated by the EPA and local authorities. The monitoring in 2006 indicated that air quality in Ireland was good and complied with the air quality standards in force for all pollutants.

I understand that the EPA required no local authority to develop a long-term air quality management plan in 2006; such a course would be required under the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2002 in the event of the indicative level for any pollutant being exceeded.

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