The Environmental Protection Agency has been part of our ecolandsacpe for over 15 years. Many of it's publications available in the library, through our sub to the Barbour Index and their own website. But is it now itself an endangered species? Minister John Gormley, as part of the 'Programme for Government' has instigated a review of their work, mandate, scope, effectiveness. Ones first cynical reaction in the present financial climate is nails and coffins but i don't think that's the case in this instance. The review group memebership would not give that impression nor one of their key aims "....to access whether the the Agency's mandate should be strengthened to meet environmental challenges ahead." Anyway you can have your own say as the review panel is looking for public thought comment or suggestions by email or post but you'll need to have it in by 28th of this month. Consultation doc, Supporting info and Invitation to Comment all at the departmental website
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