The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that a system error resulted in a small number of EPA authorised officers operating without the right authority.

This means some fines issued by these EPA authorised officers since June 2022 are not valid.

Apr 14, 2026

If you are caught breaking the law, you can be issued with a fine, which is a penalty in the form of an Infringement Notice.

May 25, 2026

If you want to pay your fine in full, but can't do it by the due date, you can ask for more time to pay it in full. This is called a payment extension.

Jun 12, 2026

If a sheriff’s officer has served you with a 7 Day Notice, this is your last chance to deal with the fine before the Sheriff takes further action against you.

Jun 19, 2026

If a sheriff's officer has served you with a 7 Day Notice, this is your last chance to deal with the fine before the Sheriff takes further action against you.

Jun 19, 2026

If you were sent a Notice of Final Demand and don't do anything about it by the due date, the Magistrates' Court can issue an Enforcement Warrant against you and another fee is added.

Jun 19, 2026

An introduction to some of the entities involves in the fines and infringements process, and their roles and responsibilities.

Jun 19, 2026

If you receive a Notice of Final Demand and don’t do anything about it by the due date, the Magistrates’ Court can issue an Enforcement Warrant against you and another fee is added.

Jun 19, 2026