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Westmeath’s water treatment systems have been criticised in a new report, which reveals that the county recorded a rate of 62 per cent failure to meet EU standards in the period 2006/7.

A new study to measure air pollution in homes is to be undertaken in Galway.

Two school books which were illegally dumped led to a hefty fine for a mother after she appeared before Ballina District Court this week.

Audi is pioneering the introduction of the world’s cleanest diesel technology in Q7 SUV models that help to rid the air of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions, regarded by many as being dramatically more harmful to humans than Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Audi showcased the world’s cleanest diesel engine technology at the Frankfurt International Motor Show

Mayo county manager Des Mahon has urged the elected members of the Mayo County Council to take up the polluter pays principle as a political issue as the council tries to plan its investment programme for the next year. Mr Paddy Mahon, director of services for water, gave the elected members the list of programmes the council has earmarked as priorities for the council over the coming year. While each project listed is a priority, the big issue was the local contribution that had to be made towards the scheme under the polluter pays principle.

The Western Regional Fisheries Board chief executive has called for the vital replacement of outdated sewage plants across the region. His comments came following the board’s successful prosecution of Galway County Council for ongoing and persistant water pollution problems at Clonbur sewage treatment works.