Annual Report 2005
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources
CONTENTS
Preface
2005 Achievements
Serving a changing society
- Mission and goals of GSI
- Future and Past
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Dublin’s Subsurface
Supporting a knowledge-based economy
Geoscience priorities
Atlantic partners
A good year for minerals information
Protecting our environment
Groundwater: The impact of the EU WFD
Our fragile Earth
Geology and Earth observation
Mapping our earth resources
Sustainable offshore management
New maps for old!
Ice sheets leave a heritage
Engaging with society
Training services
A challenge to rural communities
Cooperating abroad
The environmental pulse of Europe
Ireland’s coral treasures
Providing a stimulating work environment
Geological Survey of Ireland,
Beggars Bush
Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 678 2000, Lo-Call: 1890 449900
Fax: (01) 668 1782
E-Mail: gsisales@gsi.ie
Websites: www.gsi.ie/
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