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Managing the Donegal coast in the twenty-first century
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)This thesis discusses the concept of coastal zone management in relation to County Donegal. An outline of the existing administrative and legislative structure for the coastal area of Donegal is given and the current ... -
A water quality study of Lough Gowna
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)Lough Gowna, located on the borders of Counties Cavan and Longford is an important coarse fish angling lake, and also has stocks of brown trout. The lake attracts thousands of British, European and local anglers and has ... -
The eco-management and audit scheme for Irish local authorities : a preliminary study
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)As we approach the 21st century the management of environmental affairs is undergoing change. Global concepts such as Sustainability and Agenda 21 are the cornerstones of a new focus on the environment. In the fifth ... -
Colonisation of artificially cleared Laminaria digitata (Huds.) Lamour. by the blue-rayed limpet Helcion pellucidum (L.) (Mollusca, Gastropoda)
(1996)The blue-rayed Helcion pellucidum is a herbivorous mollusc found on intertidal and sublittoral laminarian algae. -
The role of planning legislation in the control of water pollution from intensive agricultural enterprises in County Monaghan
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)This thesis is set against a background of a decline in water quality and continued expansion of Intensive Agricultural Enterprise’s (IAE’s) in County Monaghan. It examines the Planning process to determine its effectiveness ... -
Uranium mining in Donegal : economic bonanza or environmental blight?
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)This Thesis discusses the inherent conflict that exists between development of potential mineral - resources and protection of the environment. It specifically reviews the Uranium exploration that took place in County ... -
Environmental design techniques for the electronics industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Electronic products have increased dramatically in use in the last twenty years. The level of environmental awareness has been raised by governments and consumers but confusion frequently surrounds the design of cleaner ... -
Agriculture odours : an Irish perspective of the nuisance
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Animal numbers have continued to increase over the past decade. Associated with this is an increase in the amount o f animal manures to disposed of. The odours associated with this manure are perceived to be a problem. ... -
An investigation of the trace organic contamination of Irish groundwater and a review of current analytical techniques
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Groundwater is a major natural resource in Ireland. It has been estimated that 30% of the drinking water supply in Ireland is provided by this source. Most of the groundwater is of a potable quality but any contamination ... -
Maltodextrin stimulates growth of Bacillus cereus and synthesis of diarrheal enterotoxin in infant milk formulae.
(American Society for Microbiology, 1997-03)One hundred reconstituted milk-based infant formulae (IMF) representative of 10 leading brands available in many European Economic Community countries were examined for Bacillus cereus and for the presence of diarrheal ... -
An examination of the interface between the planning control and integrated pollution control licensing systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997-06)Prior to the introduction of Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) licensing in 1994 environmental control was operated at local level by local authorities. For most developments planning permission was required and there ... -
Bacteriological quality of infant milk forumlae examined under a variety of preparation and storage conditions.
(International Association for Food Protection, 1997-09)One hundred infant milk formulae (IMFs), representative of the 10 leading brands available in the UK, were subjected to a variety of preparation and storage conditions. Each IMF was the subject of triplicate trials in which ... -
Waste minimisation in the bulk pharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)Waste disposal is a major problem for today’s society. The traditional outlets for wastes, like landfilling are fast disappearing and for many types of wastes it is no longer an option. The problems of disposal of hazardous ... -
Crustaceans and biodiversity crisis
(1998)Talitrid amphipod crustaceans were recorded at about 240 sites around ireland using both published records and recent seashore surveys. Five species were present, the beachfleas Orchestia gammarellus and O. mediterranea, ... -
The removal of pollutants present in domestic wastewater by an inorganic medium.
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)The removal of polluting parameters present in domestic wastewater, by the Biolat septic tank was investigated. Results obtained indicate that the Biolat media was responsible for the removal of ammonium and phosphate. ... -
Marine fauna of county Wexford, Ireland: the fauna of rocky shores and sandy beaches
(The Marine Institute, 1998)Information accumulated during 20 years of investigations on the coast of County Wexford is summarised. Topics include shore descriptions, faunal records, transectal surveys on rocky shores and sandy beaches, cryptofaunal ... -
An investigation into the ecological status of metalliferous mine tailings sites in Counties Galway, Sligo and Tipperary
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)Metalliferous mining in Ireland is a multi-million pound industry and its operations are a "far-cry" from the first Bronze Age workings. With the modern industry however, comes the production of large quantities of mine ... -
Effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures on the removal of enterotoxigenic Bacillus cereus from infant feeding bottles.
(International Association for Food Protection, 1998)Reconstituted infant milk formulas are considered a food class of high risk because of the susceptibility of the infant population to enteric bacterial pathogens, severe response to enterotoxins, and increased mortality. ... -
The socio-economic costs of unemployment in Ireland with particular reference to the Arigna mining community
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-01)The objective of this thesis is to investigate the socio-economic costs of unemployment in Ireland. These are the related social costs of unemployment in terms of poverty, ill health, inadequate education and training. ...