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Localised spikes in air pollution far in excess of acceptable limits, Dept of Environment confirms
A Fine Gael TD has accused local authorities of not doing enough to tackle air pollution in Irish towns and cities.
Fergus O'Dowd made the comments after the most recent spike in particulate matter air pollution in Ennis in Co Clare.
Exposure to particulate matter, especially PM 2.5 can have harmful health effects.
The main source of this particulate matter in Ireland is solid fuel burning of coal, wood and turf for home heating.
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2022/0204/1277842-air-pollution-ennis/