Monitoring and Enforcement Responsibilities
Laois County Council has monitoring and enforcement responsibilities and powers under a range of Air Quality legislation, including:
- The Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (I. No. 529 of 2022)
- The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 (I. No. 286 of 2009)
- The European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012 (I. No. 564 of 2012)
- The European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) Regulation 2012 (I. No. 565 of 2012)
- The Air Pollution Act 1987 (Petroleum Vapour Emissions) Regulations 1997 (I. No. 375 of 1997)
- The Air Pollution Act 1987
How to make a complaint
To make an environmental complaint relating to air quality please contact the environment section on 057 86 64000 or email environadmin@laoiscoco.ie
Further information
For more information phone the environment section at 057 866 4000 or email environmentadmin@laoiscoco.ie