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The EU Asbestos Ban: Why It Still Matters
This entry was posted on 26 February, 2026.
Asbestos was everywhere in Europe throughout the twentieth century, existing in insulation, cement products, roofing sheets, pipe lagging and even fireproof materials. Back then, it was prized for durability and heat resistance. The health consequences, though, ... READ MORE
New EC Guidelines for Asbestos‑Related Health and Safety Risks at Work
This entry was posted on 12 February, 2026.
Asbestos remains one of the most serious occupational hazards across Ireland, decades after its widespread use in construction and industrial materials. Even though deliberate use of asbestos was banned in the EU years ago, millions of workers are still at risk ... READ MORE
2023 EU Asbestos Rules: Are You Aware of the Changes?
This entry was posted on 29 January, 2026.
Asbestos regulations in Ireland changed in July 2023 when new EU rules were brought into Irish law. However, as regular articles in the Irish media show us, not everyone is following them. So, while this should be common knowledge for those working with, on or ... READ MORE
Ireland Asbestos News: Limerick Man Diagnosed With Mesothelioma
This entry was posted on 28 January, 2026.
When you consider that asbestos has been banned from use in Irish construction since the late 1990s, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s no longer a threat. However, as Michael McMahon’s story shows us, it’s a material that can ... READ MORE
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This entry was posted on 15 January, 2026.
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Major Changes to Ireland’s Asbestos Regulations in 2025 — What Every Duty-Holder Needs to Know
This entry was posted on 12 January, 2026.
Major Changes to Ireland’s Asbestos Regulations in 2025 — What Every Duty-Holder Needs to Know Ireland’s asbestos regulatory framework has undergone its most significant overhaul in nearly two decades. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work ... READ MORE
Asbestos Risk: Management and Governance in Ireland
This entry was posted on 08 January, 2026.
Although asbestos has been banned in Ireland since 2000, it remains widespread in buildings constructed or refurbished before 2004. Asbestos-related diseases have long latency periods and continue to cause significant mortality in Ireland. Asbestos is frequently ... READ MORE
Asbestos Risk: Management and Governance in Ireland 2026
This entry was posted on 08 January, 2026.
Although asbestos has been banned in Ireland since 2000, it remains widespread in buildings constructed or refurbished before 2004. Asbestos-related diseases have long latency periods and continue to cause significant mortality in Ireland. Asbestos is frequently ... READ MORE
Dumped Asbestos Threatens Lives in County Roscommon
This entry was posted on 22 December, 2025.
A recent clean-up in Roscommon uncovered illegally dumped asbestos waste, including broken fibre-cement slates and damaged insulation materials left exposed at the side of a rural road. Rather than being handled by authorised crews or disposed of correctly, it was ... READ MORE
Asbestos Alerts Across Europe: Why Irish Building Owners Should Take Notice
This entry was posted on 01 December, 2025.
The EU’s product-risk notifications included something unusual this year: several modern consumer products, including motorcycle accessories and bicycle brake components, were pulled from the market after asbestos was detected. The thing is, asbestos ... READ MORE
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