Laura Burke
Laura Burke is the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the country's environmental policies and monitoring compliance with climate goals. Recently, she was in the news discussing the EPA's projections that Ireland is on track to achieve only a 23 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, significantly lower than the national target of 51 percent. Burke highlighted the urgent need for full implementation of climate action plans and emphasized the importance of practical measures to address the widening gap in emissions reduction targets.
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Recent news mentions
Laura Burke is the retiring director general of the Environmental Protection Agency after 14 years in the role.
fancy your chances of being buried beside Oscar Wilde or Jim Morrison? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-09
EPA director general Laura Burke said that although 2024 data is moving in the right direction, it is not at the necessary scale and pace.
State on course for high end of multibillion EU fines as emissions reductions slow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Laura Burke, the director general of the EPA, remarked last week at a conference in Dublin Castle that 'additional measures and accelerated implementation' are required if we are to even get close to the 2030 targets.
Ireland’s urgent need to overhaul its climate policies laid bare by new projections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
EPA director general Laura Burke emphasizes the need for urgent action to ensure Ireland's resilience to climate risks.
Communications, transport and health of older people at increased risk from global warming, says EPA – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-04
EPA director general Laura Burke said their projections show full delivery of all climate action plans and policies could deliver a 23 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Ireland’s emissions target falls further off course, heightening probability of being hit with billions in fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28