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EnvironmentThis dataset shows river streams in Ireland. This dataset contains just Order 0 and 1 rivers. Stream order is a measure of the relative size of streams. The smallest tributaries are referred to as first-order streams.
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The EPA carries out a programme of round-the-clock measurements from our permanent monitoring network and a programme of sampling followed by laboratory testing. We take and test around 2000 samples every year. Most samples are taken from fixed locations throughout Ireland....
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This dataset shows the overall risk status result for ground waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the...
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Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment commissioned Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment boundary of full assessment area for tidal, wave and wind assessments and definition of zones into specific strategic...
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This dataset contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.
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EnvironmentThis dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments carried out on Irish Coastal Waters for the Reporting period 2010-2012.
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The GEMAS dataset is based on low density geochemical sampling of agriculture (Ap) and grassland (Gr) soils across 34 European countries. Sample density covering an area of 5.6 million km2 of 1 site each, arable land (0-20 cm) and land under permanent grass cover (0-10 cm),...
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This dataset contains a coverage for important mapped and digitised limits of glacial erratic carriages across Ireland. The map forms part of the GSI Quaternary Map series. The Erratic Carriage Sink is an arc feature class made up of Erratic limit and Inferred Erratic Path...
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SWAN (Simulating Waves Nearshore) is a third-generation wave model which was primarily developed for use in coastal regions. The operational East_Atlantic model used to generate this dataset was an implementation of the SWAN model for Irish waters. The East Atlantic SWAN Wave...
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Data showing connector cable from Wicklow coastline to Arklow Bank Wind turbines was created in support of Marine Strategy Franework Directive article 8, 9 10 reporting.
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Groundwater wells and springs. This database contains records of boreholes, dug wells, springs, and site investigations. Data are derived from GSI drilling, fieldwork and surveys, Local Authorities and other state bodies, Private Well Grants, Drillers, Consultants, Group...
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Register of Protected Areas - Nutrient Sensitive Areas River WaterbodiesEnvironmentWFD River Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.
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The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded for beaches and marinas by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). In 2013 a total of 74 beaches of 133 were awarded the Blue Flag in the Republic of Ireland. They are selected through strict criteria dealing with water...
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EnvironmentCorine Land Cover 2000 is a map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EC established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.
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EnvironmentWFD Ground Water Bodies intersecting with WFD Designated Salmonid Waters under S.I. No. 293/1988 - European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations 1988, 14th August 1988
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EnvironmentThis is a point data set of the location of urban waste water emission points. In terms of usage of this dataset please note that there is a period of time between when emission locations are licensed and when they appear in this dataset.
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This file contains original variables from Theme 1 Population from Census 2011 and a series of additional variables produced by AIRO such as percentage rates, ratios etc. The file includes data on Total Population, Gender, Age Groups and Dependency Ratios for the 18,488 Small...
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This dataset contains all the overall interim transitional waterbody status results, monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.
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Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment commissioned Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment boundary of full assessment area for tidal, wave and wind assessments
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive Marine WatersEnvironmentThe Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Assessment Area is the geographic area management and reporting unit for Ireland's MSFD reporting. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is European legislation, which aims to protect the marine environment. It requires...