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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 ...
Origin of language in last poems
(Yeats International Summer School, Sligo, 1995)
Waste minimisation in the bulk pharmaceutical industry
(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 ...
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 ...
Agriculture odours : an Irish perspective of the nuisance
(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. ...
The role of statutory and non-statutory bodies charged with environmental responsibility in the Irish Republic
(1995)
Primary responsibility for the protection of the environment in Ireland lies with
the Department of the Environment, however many other government
departments have both general and specific responsibilities in this ...
An investigation of the trace organic contamination of Irish groundwater and a review of current analytical techniques
(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 ...
Soil damage in forestry from machinery used in thinning operations
(1999-08)
The potential increase in timber yields achieved through the thinning process in the
forest is often reduced by soil compaction caused by the machinery involved in the
thinning. This is often compounded by use of unsuitable ...
The eco-management and audit scheme for Irish local authorities : a preliminary study
(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 ...