Air Quality

The air that we breathe has significant impacts on our health and well-being. 

Cork City Council is committed to maintaining the highest possible air quality throughout the entire city region.

Through the development of an Air Quality Strategy, the creation of a Monitoring Network and the Enforcement of Air Pollution Regulations; Cork City Council aims to continually improve the quality of air for citizens and visitors alike.

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    Low Smoke Fuel

    In 1995, the ban on the sale and distribution of bituminous coal was introduced in Cork City and its direct environs.

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    Monitored Air Quality Parameters

    Air quality parameters monitored in Cork City Council's region.