Ireland records a “record year” for e-waste recycling, according to reporting that highlights improved performance in collection and processing. Both outlets note, however, that the current way progress is measured may not fully reflect real-world recycling outcomes. The country’s largest e-waste recycling scheme warns that the European measurement system used for reporting does not capture the full picture of Ireland’s recycling performance, suggesting that some aspects of recovery and recycling may be undercounted. While the outlets agree on the overall positive trend, they argue that targets and reporting standards need modernization to better align with actual recycling activity. The coverage frames the issue as one of measurement and policy rather than a lack of improvement, indicating that better metrics could provide a more accurate view of whether Ireland is meeting its environmental goals. The call is to update targets and related systems so that reported results more accurately match on-the-ground recycling efforts and outcomes.