Research Publications

Summary Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 4 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 1 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 5: Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 5 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 3: Baseline Characterisation of Air Quality

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 3 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

UGEE Integrated Synthesis Report

Year: 2016

This is the Integrated Synthesis Report of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 2: Baseline Characterisation of Seismicity

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 2 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 1 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 1 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 4 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 4 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 1 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 1 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

UGEE JRP - EPA Statement October 2016

Year: 2016

The UGEE Joint Research Programme is a comprehensive programme of research and there are many elements to it (some baseline analysis & desk –based literature reviews). Further details on the research programme are currently available on a dedicated website www.ugeeresearch.ie. This document is a statement from the EPA issued in October 2016.

Research 196: Climate Technology - Realising the Potential

Authors: Fionn Rogan, Paul Bolger and Brian Ó Gallachóir, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research report 196 on Climate Technology - Realising the Potential

Research 190: Biopolymer Production from Irish Dairy Industry Wastewaters

Authors: Anca Minescu, David Wall, Jerry Murphy, Alan Dobson and Niall O’ Leary, October 2016

Year: 2016

This report examines issues surrounding non-sustainable plastic production, use and disposal and highlights the challenges associated with limited commercial uptake of wholly biodegradable polymers.

Research 188: Integrating Ecosystem Approaches, Green Infrastructure and Spatial Planning

Authors: Mark Scott, Mick Lennon, Marcus Collier, Karen Foley, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research report 188 on Integrating Ecosystem Approaches, Green Infrastructure and Spatial Planning

Research 192: Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Author: Peter Mooney, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research 192 Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Research 192: Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Author: Peter Mooney, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research 192 Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Research 179: Soil Status and Protection

Authors: F. Bampa, K. Daly, R. Fealy, L. O’Sullivan, R. P.O. Schulte, C. Gutzler, D. Wall and R.E. Creamer, October 2016

Year: 2016

The objectives of this desk study were to review the current EU and Irish legislations, policies and available data which assess or encompass soil protection issues for Ireland.

Research 182: Green Infrastructure: A ‘How To’ Guide for Disseminating and Integrating the Concept into Spatial Planning Practice

Authors: Mark Scott, Mick Lennon, Marcus Collier, Karen Foley, September 2016

Year: 2016

A ‘How To’ Guide for Disseminating and Integrating the Concept into Spatial Planning

Research Report 186: The Development of a Model to Ascertain Future Levels of Historic WEEE Arising (Historic WEEE)

Authors: Michael Johnson and Colin Fitzpatrick, August 2016

Year: 2016

Using a range of data sources including census data, historical WEEE audits and comprehensive sampling this project employed material flow analysis and statistical methods (Weibull Probability Density Function) to estimate future return rates of historical WEEE.

Research 169: HYDROFOR: Assessment of the Impacts of Forest Operations on the Ecological Quality of Water

Authors: Mary Kelly-Quinn, Michael Bruen, Simon Harrison, Mark Healy, John Clarke, Tom Drinan, Hugh B. Feeley, Joanne Finnegan, Conor Graham, John Regan, Sean Blacklocke, July 2016

Year: 2016

HYDROFOR is an EPA and DAFM-supported multi-sector co-operative project to investigate the impacts of forestry operations on Ireland's aquatic ecology.

Research Report 173 - The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation

Authors: Michael P. Ryan and Gary Walsh, July 2016

Year: 2016

Research Report 173 detailing The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation