Air Pollution Legislation

Householders should note that 'backyard burning' of garden (or any other type of) waste can be construed to be a nuisance under the Act and that enforcement action can be taken by Limerick City Council accordingly.

• Air Pollution Act, 1987 - Irish Statute Book

There are two statutory instruments which regulate the sale, marketing and distribution of bituminous ('smoky') coal in Limerick City.

• Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations, 1998
• Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2011