Latest Research Publications
Research 134:Biological Effects and Chemical Measurements in Irish Marine Waters
EPA and Marine Institute and Trinity College Report, September 2014
Year: 2014
The overall aim was to increase Ireland’s capacity for the generation of integrated monitoring of biological effects and chemical measurement data and for the completion of a pilot scale assessment of the quality of the Irish marine environment at a number of selected locations.
Research 130: Irish Soils Information System
Research 130: Rachel Creamer, Reamonn Fealy, Stephen Hallett, Jack Hannam, Nick Holden, Bob Jones, Thomas Mayr, Iolanda Simo, Rogier Schulte, September 2014
Year: 2014
The overall objective of the Irish Soil Information System project was to conduct a programme of structured research into the national distribution of soil types and construct a soil map, at 1:250,000 scale, which would identify and describe the soils according to a consistent national legend.
Summary Of Findings (EPA Research 130): Irish Soils Information System
Summary Of Findings (EPA Research 130): Irish Soils Information System: Rachel Creamer, Reamonn Fealy, Stephen Hallett, Jack Hannam, Nick Holden, Bob Jones, Thomas Mayr, Iolanda Simo, Rogier Schulte, September 2014
Year: 2014
The overall objective of the Irish Soils Information System project was to conduct a programme of structured research into the national distribution of soil types and construct a soil map, at 1:250,000 scale, which would identify and describe the soils according to a consistent national legend.
Research Report 127: What’s our water worth? Estimating the Value to Irish Society of Benefits Derived from Water-Related Ecosystem Services
Research Report 127: Estimating the Value to Irish Society of Benefits Derived from Water-Related Ecosystem Services: A Discrete Choice Approach, August 2014
Year: 2014
Research Report 127 Dr Stephen Hynes NUIG
Summary of Findings - STRIVE Report 126
Summary of Findings - STRIVE Report 126: The Application of Geophysics to a Number of Threats to Irish Soil (Shane Donohue), August 2014
Year: 2014
This research fellowship has applied a number of geophysical techniques in conjunction with conventional approaches, to a number of areas of concern in relation to threats to Irish Soils.
STRIVE Report 126: The Application of Geophysics to a Number of Threats to Irish Soil
Final Report of the EPA-funded Research Fellowship 2008-S-FS-5 (Shane Donohue), August 2014
Year: 2014
This research fellowship has applied a number of geophysical techniques in conjunction with conventional approaches, to a number of areas of concern in relation to threats to Irish Soils.
Ireland’s invasive and non-native species – trends in introductions.
Summary of Findings - 2011-B-MS-1 - O’Flynn, C., Kelly, J. and Lysaght, L., July 2014
Year: 2014
Ireland’s invasive and non-native species – trends in introductions
Carbon Sequestration by Hedgerows in the Irish Landscape
Year: 2014
Carbon Sequestration by Hedgerows in the Irish Landscape
Interactions of Soil Hydrology, Land Use and Climate Change and their Impact on Soil Quality (SoilH)
Year: 2014
STRIVE Report 118 - Gerard Kiely et al
Sustainability - EPA Research Strategy 2014-2020
Year: 2014
The environment is a strategic and valuable asset for Ireland which must be protected and proactively managed to ensure it forms the basis for a healthy society and our economic wellbeing.
Water - EPA Research Strategy 2014-2020
Year: 2014
Ireland’s waters are one of our major natural resources. Plentiful availability of good quality water offers a significant competitive advantage to sectors such as agriculture, industry and tourism. Water is a resource that must be carefully managed, and improving water quality status is a national priority for Ireland.
Climate - EPA Research Strategy 2014-2020
Year: 2014
Climate change remains an unresolved collective challenge. Actions to address its causes and consequences are needed. These actions can also give rise to major societal benefits and development opportunities. The 2014-2020 period is central to advancing actions on climate change.
EPA Research Strategy 2014-2020
Using knowledge to protect and improve our natural environment and human health, June 2014
Year: 2014
This document outlines the strategy for the next 6 years of the EPA's research programme from 2014-2020 under the 3 key pillar areas of Climate, Water and Sustainability.
STRIVE 124 - Summary of Findings
STRIVE 124 - Web-based monitoring of gas emissions from landfill sites using autonomous sensor platforms, April 2014
Year: 2014
Autonomous sensor platforms were developed by the research team in Dublin City University (DCU) allowing for long-term continuous monitoring of greenhouse gases and extraction pressure. Web-based accessibility via integrated telemetry facilitated data access and visualisation from remote deployments. These platforms were employed principally on landfill sites.
STRIVE 124 - Web-based monitoring of gas emissions from landfill sites using autonomous sensor platforms
STRIVE 124 - Fiachra Collins, Dylan Orpen, Eoghan McNamara, Cormac Fay, Dermot Diamond, April 2014
Year: 2014
Autonomous sensor platforms were developed by the research team in Dublin City University (DCU) allowing for long-term continuous monitoring of greenhouse gases and extraction pressure. Web-based accessibility via integrated telemetry facilitated data access and visualisation from remote deployments. These platforms were employed principally on landfill sites.
STRIVE 123 - Management Options for the Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Sludge Derived from Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems
STRIVE 123 - Michael F. Joyce and Dr Kathryn Carney, March 2014
Year: 2014
This report looks at options for managing sludge from septic tanks
STRIVE 125 - Supporting the Concept of Early Warning Analysis
Dr Ioannis M. Dokas, March 2014
Year: 2014
This project looked at developing early warnings systems for safety issues in drinking water plants
STRIVE 121 - Mapping the spatio-temporal distribution of underwater noise in Irish Waters
Gerry Sutton, Mark Jessopp, Thomas Folegot and Dominique Clorenec, February 2014
Year: 2014
This project looks at mapping the effects of noise generated by humans on the marine environment
STRIVE 121 - Mapping the spatio-temporal distribution of underwater noise in Irish Waters
Gerry Sutton, Mark Jessopp, Thomas Folegot and Dominique Clorenec, February 2014
Year: 2014
This project looks at mapping the effects of noise generated by humans on the marine environment