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Ireland’s newly published Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 marks a significant policy shift for the construction, demolition, waste management and recycling sectors. The strategy sets out a

Waste collection permit holders across Ireland will have received correspondence from the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) confirming that Annual Returns (ARs) must be submitted by 28 February,

Across transport, haulage, waste management, recycling, quarries, and demolition, businesses in Ireland and the UK are operating in an increasingly complex environment. Rising fuel costs, tighter regulation, labour

ISO 9001:2015 is one of the most widely recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standards globally. Yet across transport, haulage, waste management, recycling, construction and quarrying, it is still

Ireland’s Circular Economy (Waste Recovery Levy) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 441/2024) introduce a new economic levy on certain waste recovery operations to support the transition to a circular economy — one

The Diesel Rebate Scheme (DRS) in Ireland allows qualifying road transport operators to recover a portion of the Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) paid on diesel used in their business

Road haulage is one of the most highly regulated and risk-exposed sectors in Ireland and the UK. Operators are required to meet strict legal obligations, but the

Any business that collects or transports waste in Ireland must hold a Waste Collection Permit, unless a specific exemption applies. Permits are issued by the National Waste Collection Permit

Over the past number of years, Irish waste and circular economy policy has increasingly focused on reducing the use of virgin construction materials and encouraging greater uptake

The Environmental Protection Agency has published national End-of-Waste criteria for recycled aggregates under Decision EoW-N001/2023, supported by an Explanatory Note issued in October 2023. This framework explains when recycled aggregates can

Recent updates to RTOL (Road Transport Operator Licensing) in Ireland have caused some confusion among operators, particularly due to the timing and implementation of legislative changes. If you

In May 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency published updated national criteria explanatory note explaining when greenfield soil and stone from construction works can be legally classified as a by-product rather than waste.

The quarrying industry in Ireland is now preparing for one of the most significant regulatory updates in over a decade, following the signing of the

Ardnanure Compliance Ltd has unveiled its new website, designed to provide Irish construction and demolition businesses with easier access to specialist compliance support and regulatory guidance.