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The role of planning legislation in the control of water pollution from intensive agricultural enterprises in County Monaghan
(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 ...
Fish as biomonitors : an integrated perspective
(1995)
There is a perception in some quarters that because there has been a reduction in fish kills in Ireland in recent years that the fishery resource is no longer under threat to the same degree as
heretofore. This is not ...
The quality of environmental impact statements : a review of recent developments
(1996)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced to Ireland by the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976. Over the past twenty years a number
of legislative developments have arisen and EIA is ...
Uranium mining in Donegal : economic bonanza or environmental blight?
(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
(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 ...
Measurement of ambient concentrations of benzene, toluene and xylene in the vicinity of petrol service stations
(1999)
Ambient air monitoring in the vicinity of three petrol service stations was
undertaken to determine concentrations of three volatile organic compounds; benzene,
toluene and xylene (BTX). Quantitative measurements were ...
Environmental management and auditing : relevant aspects of its development and implementation
(1994)
The concept o f Environmental Management and Auditing (EMA) is one that has only
come to prominence in recent years but is fast gaining momentum
EMA is part of a series of environmental protection measures which have ...
Managing the Donegal coast in the twenty-first century
(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
(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 use and control of substances in Irish industry which are classified as "skin sensitisers"
(1999)
Information relating to the extent of the use of substances in Irish Industry which are
classified as ‘skin sensitisers’ is difficult to obtain, as details regarding the volume of
these substances imported into Ireland ...