Research Publications

Water Framework Directive: Development of a Methodology for the Characterisation of a Karstic Groundwater Body

Synthesis Report for the ERTDI-funded project 2002-W-DS-8-M1 (S. Tynan et al), January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report for the ERTDI-funded project 2002-W-DS-8-M1 (S. Tynan et al)

Eutrophication from Agricultural Sources - Field Plot Study

The Impact of the Grazing Animal on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Potassium and Suspended Solids Loss from Grazed Pastures - ERTDI Report 68 (Tunney et al.), January 2007

Year: 2007

Final Report from the ERTDI-funded project: 2000-LS-2.1.2-M2 - H. Tunney et al

Investigation of the relationship between fish stocks, ecological quality ratings (Q-Values), Environmental factors and degree of Eutrophication

ERTDI Report 73 (Kelly et al.), January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report for the project: 2000-MS-4-M1. Authors: Fiona Kelly, Trevor Champ, Neasa McDonnell, Mary Kelly-Quinn, Simon Harrison, Alison Arbuthnott, Paul Giller, Mike Joy, Kieran McCarthy, Paula Cullen, Chris Harrod, Phil Jordan, David Griffiths and Robert Rosell

Eutrophication from Agricultural Sources - Pathways for Nutrient Loss to Water with Emphasis on Phosphorus

ERTDI Report 75 (Kiely et al.), January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report for the project: 2000-LS-2.1-M2. Authors: G. Kiely, G.Morgan; R.Moles, P. Byrne; P. Jordan; K. Daly, D. Doody, H. Tunney, I. Kurz, D. Bourke, C. O’Reilly; D. Ryan; N. Holden; E. Jennings, K. Irvine; O. Carton.

Eutrophication from Agricultural Sources - Soil and Phosphorus: Catchment Studies

ERTDI Report 76 (Kiely et al.), January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report for the project: 2000-LS-2.1.1a-M2. Authors: Gerard Kiely, Gerard Morgan, Xie Quishi, Richard Moles, Paul Byrne, Bernadette O’Regan, Philip Jordan and Wayne Manary

The Efficiencies Of Subsoils For On-Site Wastewater Disposal With Respect To Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Small Scale Study - Ó Súilleabháin et al , January 2007

Year: 2007

Project looking primarily at surface freshwater resources and the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals from wastewater treatment works

The Use and Regulation of Environmental Claims as a Means for Promoting Sustainable Consumption in Ireland

ERTDI Report 52 - Pender et al., January 2007

Year: 2007

Final Report from ERTDI-funded project: 2004-SD-DS-12-M2

Introduction of Weight-Based Charges for Domestic Waste Disposal

ERTDI Report 54 - Scott & Watson, January 2007

Year: 2007

Final Report for ERTDI-funded project: 2000-DS-6-M1

Environmental Attitudes, Values and Behaviour in Ireland

Year: 2007

Synthesis report from the ERTDI-funded project: 2001-MS-SE1-M1

Climate Change: Modelling Carbon Fluxes from Irish Peatlands: Towards the Development of a National Carbon Fluxes Inventory for Irish Peatlands

ERTDI Report 53 - Ward et al., January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report for ERTDI-funded project: 2000-LS-5.1.2b-M1

Climate Change: Estimation of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from Agriculture and Strategies for their Reduction

ERTDI Report 56 (F. O'Mara et al), January 2007

Year: 2007

Synthesis Report of the ERTDI-funded project: 2000-LS-5.1.1

Key Meteorological Indicators of Climate Change in Ireland

Environmental Research Centre - ERC Report 6 - L. McElwain and J. Sweeney , January 2007

Year: 2007

Environmental Research Centre - ERC Report 6 - L. McElwain and J. Sweeney

National Data for Integrated Assessment Modelling under the Clean Air For Europe

Environmental Research Centre - ERC Report 2 - Cleary et al., September 2006

Year: 2006

Two issues addressed in this preliminary data validation study are: how do most recent emissions in RAINS (for the year 2000) compare with the relevant estimates for Ireland, and how the emissions projected for 2005 and 2010 compare with independent estimates based on available data.

Biodiversity Knowledge Programme for Ireland

Report by the National Platform for Biodiversity Research, July 2006

Year: 2006

The report by the subcommittee of National Platform for Biodiversity Research, to develop a framework for a biodiversity research programme for Ireland.

Air Pollution - Analysis of Air Dispersion Models for Irish Road Conditions

ERTDI Report 44 - Broderick et al , July 2006

Year: 2006

Ambient air quality measurements in Ireland as determined on the basis of the EU framework directive on ambient air quality assessment and management.

An Overview of the RAINS Model

Environmental Research Centre - ERC Report 4 - J.A. Kelly, July 2006

Year: 2006

Examines the Regional Air Pollution Information and Simulation model, a European-scale integrated assessment model dealing with air quality and associated effects. The model outputs are used in the negotiation, setting and assessment of emission ceiling targets for 2020 under the Gothenburg Protocol and the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive - Author: J.A. Kelly

Review Of Global Atmospheric Watch Sites At Valentia And Mace Head, Ireland

Environmental Research Centre - ERC Report 3 - Barrie et al, June 2006

Year: 2006

Report of the review of Global Atmospheric Watch sites at Valentia and Mace Head, by Leonard Barrie of the World Meteorological Organization and Keith Puckett of the Meteorological Service of Canada.

Air Pollution - Validation of Air Dispersion Models for Irish Road Conditions

Final Report (2000-LS-6.3-M1) - Broderick et al , June 2006

Year: 2006

Ambient air quality measurements in Ireland as determined on the basis of the EU framework directive on ambient air quality assessment and management.

Long-Term Trends In Atmospheric Pollutants At Valentia Observatory, Ireland

Environmental Research Centre – ERC Report 1 – Bashir et al., June 2006

Year: 2006

EPA National Environmental Research Centre (ERC) report, produced in co-operation with Met Éireann, the first in a series on air pollution and acidification.

Air Pollution – Nature and Origin of PM10 and Smaller Particulate Matter in Urban Air

ERTDI Report 48 – Jennings et al, June 2006

Year: 2006

A study of the major source categories contributing to particulate air pollution in urban and non-urban areas in Ireland. This report was prepared as part of the Environmental Research Technological Development and Innovation Programme under the Productive Sector Operational Programme 2000–2006.