Appendices
Including SEA, AA and SFRA
Submission fromGeological Survey Ireland, Department of Environment, Climate & Communications (submission 92)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
necessary to include a policy objective to protect geological NHAs as they become designated and notified to the Local Authority, during the lifetime of the Plan. We would like to draw your attention to one of the recipients of Geological Survey Ireland funding under the Geoheritage Grant Scheme 2020/21: Hardcore Cork (Geology in the City) The goal of this project is to link the archaeological and historical built heritage of Cork City to its geology of Devonian sandstones, Carboniferous limestones and Quaternary sands and gravels. In doing so, it can make Cork's geoheritage accessible and engaging to local people. The project will use online innovations, a geology trail, exhibition and schools outreach to link Co rk City’s historical heritage to its geology. This project has the potential to align with the landscape and natural heritage themes in Chapter 6 ‘Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity’, the educational aims in Chapter 3 ‘Delivering Homes and Communities’ and tourism in Chapter 7 ‘Economy and Employment’. For further information please see their website www.hardcorecork.ie. Groundwater In the SEA environmental report, we welcome the inclusion of our Groundwater data sets in 4. 9.5 ‘Ground Water’ and 4.9.6 ‘Aquifer Vulnerability and Productivity’ and as maps in Figure 4.12 ‘Groundwater Vulnerability’ and Figure 4.13 ‘Groundwater Productivity’. We are pleased to see mention of our Groundwater maps within Section 9.9 ‘Water Quality’
This observation is noted. Recommendation: No change.
It is recommended to add “( Geological Survey Ireland )” at the end of the title to Figures 4.12 ‘Groundwater Vulnerability’ and 4.13 ‘Groundwater Productivity’ of the SEA Environmental Report. Recommendation: Add “(Geological Survey Ireland)” at the end of the title to Figures 4.12 ‘Groundwater Vulnerability’ and 4.13 ‘Groundwater Productivity’ .
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