New data from the Environmental Protection Agency has shown that there were no major improvements in Ireland’s water quality in 2025.

The EPA has said that the condition of Ireland’s rivers have “dropped significantly” in recent years and that high nutrient levels are the biggest challenge to raising standards.

Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and Environmental Researcher and Irish Times Contributor, speaks to Matt on The Last Word's environment slot.

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