Programmes & Projects

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This section contains information on all the programmes and projects run by Geological Survey Ireland.

See also where our programmes will be working in 2018 on the map.

Fuinneamh Geolaíochta

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The Geoenergy programme evaluates geothermal potential for Ireland as well as Carbon Capture and Storage.

Guaiseacha Geolaíochta

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The Geohazards programme investigates landslides occurrences and risks, and contributes to the tsunami warning system.

Oidhreacht Gheolaíochta

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The Geoheritage Programme has responsibility for the promotion and protection of sites of geological importance.

Mapáil Gheolaíoch

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The Geological Mapping programme creates maps that depict the rocks and sub-soils of the onshore area of Ireland.

Geoscience Ireland

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Geoscience Ireland is a business development cluster comprising over 30 companies that deliver the science and engineering needed for minerals, water, environmental and infrastructure developments.

Screamhuisce

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The Groundwater Programme provides advice and maps to members of the public, consultancies and public bodies about groundwater quality, quantity and distribution.

Faisnéis

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We manage the Geological Survey extensive catalogue of data and provide services to enhance geoscience research and support EU initiatives and projects.

Eolaíocht Mara

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We run the National marine mapping programme. Our largest project is INFOMAR, which maps the Irish seabed and provides key baseline data for Ireland’s marine sector. We also participate in several EU marine related projects.

Mianraí

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We provide data, maps, interpretations and advice on matters related to minerals, their use and their development.

Pleanáil

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As a statutory body, it is our responsibility to respond to request for information and comments on spatial planning documents.

Tellus

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The Tellus survey is a national programme gathering geochemical and geophysical data across Ireland to examine the chemical and physical properties of our soil, rocks and water.

Geolaíocht Uirbeach

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We produce urban geoscience data on a project basis, informing the areas of soil geochemistry and contamination, 3D modelling of ground conditions, and assessing ground motions that present a hazard to citizens in the urban environment.

Activity Areas for 2018

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We compiled a map to show all our activities planned for this year.

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