Policy positions

In this section you will find information on key environmental issues affecting your business. Each Policy position describes an issue, its implications for business and Ibec's current position. You will also find supporting documents and links to relevant sites.

Ibec submission on draft National River Basin Management Plan

04/09/2017 - Ibec submission on draft National River Basin Management Plan

Reforms to Water and Wastewater tariffs- Policy Brief #3

15/10/2015 - Irish Water’s tariffs for business customers have remained fixed since 2013. By next year, the regime will very likely be changed. This briefing paper explains what is in store for commercial water users.

Ibec views on EPA Draft Better Regulation Policy and Draft Compliance & Enforcement Policy

09/04/2015 - Ibec members express their views on EPA's two recently published draft policies. A new Better Regulation policy and revised Compliance & Enforcement policy propose a fresh high-level framework for engaging with the Agency.

Ibec position on River Basin Management Plan preparation

30/01/2015 - Ibec position on 2nd Cycle River Basin Management Plan preparation

Ibec views on Regional Waste Management Plans

30/01/2015 - Ibec members express their views on the three Draft Regional Waste Management Plans published for consultation in late 2014. As the submissions expressed identical views, only one of the three submissions is posted here.

Ibec views on EPA Draft Guidance on Financial Provisions

15/12/2014 - Ibec's EPA licensed members express their concerns with respect to EPA's Draft Guidance on Financial Provisions and the Agency's Financial Provisions regime generally.

Ibec views on EPA Draft Guidance on licence alteration procedures

20/06/2014 - Ibec views on EPA Draft Guidance on licence alteration procedures

Climate Change

20/09/2013 - In the transition to a low carbon future, all sectors of the economy must play their part..

Environmental regulation and enforcement

23/08/2013 - Ibec supports the development of balanced environment policy and regulation at national and EU level, via consistent cooperation between regulators and industry in a manner which is transparent and timely.

Waste and resource management

23/08/2013 - Ireland’s waste, recycling and related industries have changed dramatically. Political and technological shifts have revolutionised how the EU & Ireland regulate the provision of waste services, landfilling and resource recovery.

Water services

23/08/2013 - The creation of Irish Water and increased public attention to water services are critical issues for Irish business. Ibec seeks to establish effective communication between members, Irish Water, and other water industry stakeholders.