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
Geological Survey Ireland produces high-resolution geophysical data (Magnetic field, electrical conductivity, natural gamma-ray radiation) of soils & rocks as part of the Tellus programme. These data currently cover approximately 75% of the country and provide supporting geological information on a regional scale useful for assessing environmental impact and risk. The Tellus programme provides expertise to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the determination of radon risk. The data is used inmineral exploration or is useful in aiding site investigation works for large scale projects. The GeoUrban Bedrock Geology and 3D Quaternary Models, Geochemistry and Geophysical would be useful additions to the list of Geological Survey Ireland datasets that would be useful in “planning and assessing individual projects with regard to the environmental topic(s) of soil and/or material assets”, in Sections 4.8 ‘Soil’ and 4.11.8 ‘Minerals and Aggregates’ within the draft SEA report.
datasets in Sections 4.8 ‘Soil’ and 4.11.8 ‘Minerals and Aggregates’ of the SEA ER. Recommendation: Add references to Geological Survey Ireland ’s GeoUrban Bedrock Geology and 3D Quaternary Models, Geochemistry and Geophysical datasets to the list of datasets that would be useful in “planning and assessing individual projects with regard to the environmental topic(s) of soil and/or material assets”, in Sections 4.8 ‘Soil’ and 4.11.8 ‘Minerals and Aggregates’ of the SEA ER.
Submission from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (submission 395)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Submission from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage raising several issues in relation to appropriate assessment and related matters.
These comments are acknowledged and welcomed. Recommendation: No change.
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