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Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Local authorities may investigate complaints about air pollution.

Local authorities may carry out repairs and maintenance to local authority houses.

Local authorities regulate the use of solvents by businesses.

Local authorities regulate emissions from fuel tankers, storage tanks and fuel pumps in petrol stations.

Tipperary County Council is the enforcement agency for breaches of the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022.

Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. Air pollution can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma.