The proposed leachate discharge point will be on the north shore of Rossmore. Photo Marine Institute/Compass Informatics Ltd

Threat to premier west coast shellfish ground

Threat to premier west coast shellfish ground
Diagrammatic illustration of a groundwater body showing the range of receptors that must be considered in implementation of the WFD.© GSI

Groundwater and the Water Framework Directive

Groundwater and the Water Framework Directive
Coastal management in Ireland is 'characterised by a sectoral approach to resource exploitation and management'

Government lacks motivation to develop policy on ICZM

Government lacks motivation to develop policy on ICZM
Dublin Port. Ireland's seaport trade value was estimated to be €130bn in 2003. Photo Gillian Mills/Inshore Ireland

On the crest of a Celtic wave: Ireland’s booming port sector

On the crest of a Celtic wave: Ireland’s booming port sector