High levels of air pollution recorded in several Munster towns 

EPA figures show only 16 out of 58 monitoring stations, which compiled data on PM10 levels last year, did not exceed the 50µg/m³ limit on any day last year

PM levels are usually at their highest during winter months due to emissions from fires and stoves from increased burning of solid fuels.

A high number of incidents of air pollution was recorded in a number of towns last year including Ennis, Co Clare and Tralee, Co Kerry.

New figures published by the Environmental Protection Agency show air quality levels exceeded the recommended daily limit for particulate matter (PM10) of 50µg/m³ on 21 days in Ennis during 2022 and 14 days in Tralee.