Tadhg has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency in scientific and inspector roles for over 20 years. Since 2004 he has coordinated the EPA’s role as statutory environmental authority for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). He has a key role here in promoting awareness of and engagement in SEA across key sectors and government departments. Tadhg represents the EPA on a number national SEA steering and implementation groups. Tadhg is also on the editorial team for the EPA State of the Environment Report. His initial work in the EPA covered waste licensing and enforcement. Prior to joining the EPA, Tadhg worked for 10 years in environmental consultancy in Ireland and the UK on environmental / ecological assessment of infrastructure proposals.