MS/Art8/2018/D10/Ireland/NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas

Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D10 / Ireland / NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due	2018-10-15
GES Descriptor	D10 Litter
Member State	Ireland
Region/subregion	NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas
Reported by	Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Report date	2020-08-31
Report access	msfd2018-ART8_GES_IE_Updated_24_July.xml

Irish Assesment Area (ACS-IE-AA-001)

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GES component	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10	D10
Feature	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Litter in the environment	Micro-litter in the environment
Element	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Artificial polymer materials (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Cloth/textile (beach)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (IBTS)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Glass/ceramics (beach)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (IBTS)	Metal (beach)	Metal (beach)	Metal (beach)	Metal (beach)	Metal (beach)	Metal (beach)	Other materials	Other materials	Other materials	Other materials	Other materials	Other materials	Paper/cardboard	Paper/cardboard	Paper/cardboard	Paper/cardboard	Paper/cardboard	Paper/cardboard	Plastic/polystyrene	Plastic/polystyrene	Plastic/polystyrene	Plastic/polystyrene	Plastic/polystyrene	Plastic/polystyrene	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (IBTS)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Processed/worked wood (beach)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (IBTS)	Rubber (beach)	Rubber (beach)	Rubber (beach)	Rubber (beach)	Rubber (beach)	Rubber (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Sanitary waste (beach)	Undefined (IBTS)	Undefined (IBTS)	Undefined (IBTS)	Undefined (IBTS)	Undefined (IBTS)	Undefined (IBTS)	Micro-litter - Artificial polymer materials
Element code	ARTPOLY	ARTPOLY	ARTPOLY	ARTPOLY	ARTPOLY	ARTPOLY	TEXTILE	TEXTILE	TEXTILE	TEXTILE	TEXTILE	TEXTILE	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	GLASS	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	METAL	OTHER	OTHER	OTHER	OTHER	OTHER	OTHER	PAPER	PAPER	PAPER	PAPER	PAPER	PAPER	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	Plastic.OSPAR-Beach	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	WOOD	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	RUBBER	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	Sanitary.OSPAR-Beach	UNDEF	UNDEF	UNDEF	UNDEF	UNDEF	UNDEF	MicrolitterArtPoly
Element code source	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	OSPAR	National	National	National	National	National	National	National
Criterion	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C1	D10C2
Parameter	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Amount on coastline
Parameter other	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on coastline 2013	Amount on coastline 2014	Amount on coastline 2015	Amount on coastline 2016	Amount on coastline 2017	Amount on coastline 2018	Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved							Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved							Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved							Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved													Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved							Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved	Target from Initial Assessment 2013 achieved
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper	821.0	377.0	274.0	234.0	373.0	350.0	7.0	4.0	5.0	6.0	5.0	10.0			15.4	12.31	10.4			3.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	14.52	15.66	14.17	12.36	22.81	11.73	5.0	2.0	6.0	4.0	9.0	4.0	14.52	20.75	39.12	25.34	23.76	16.31	4.0	1.0	5.0	3.0	9.0	2.0	54.39	63.39	89.08	78.91	61.68	68.44	17.71	12.06	14.85	13.14	12.58	12.55	1.0	1.0	2.0	3.0	17.0	2.0	13.55		15.27	27.14	12.48	21.55	2.0	2.0	2.0	4.0	5.0	21.0	5.0	3.0	1.0	6.0	13.0	2.0	13.14	12.63	14.85	13.22	14.08	25.08	176.0
Value achieved lower	9.0	18.0	9.0	4.0		5.0																																																																																					17.0
Value unit	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	number of items per square kilometre	Other
Value unit other	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m							Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m							Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m							Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m													Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m							Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m	Items/100m							micro plastic items per kg dry weight
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Not relevant	Improving	Improving	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Deteriorating	Not relevant	Stable	Deteriorating	Improving	Improving	Improving	Not relevant	Deteriorating	Improving	Stable	Stable	Stable	Not relevant	Deteriorating	Improving	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Improving	Improving	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Improving	Deteriorating	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Improving	Improving	Not relevant	Stable	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Deteriorating	Not relevant	Stable	Stable	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Not relevant	Improving	Improving	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Improving	Not relevant	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving	Deteriorating	Deteriorating	Not relevant
Parameter achieved	Unknown	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unknown	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Unknown	Yes	Yes	Yes, based on low risk	Yes, based on low risk	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description parameter																																					Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018							Amount on seabed 2012	Amount on seabed 2013	Amount on seabed 2014	Amount on seabed 2016	Amount on seabed 2017	Amount on seabed 2018																																					Data from on-going National Study
Related indicator	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 1 Beach Litter Surveys	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 2 Irish Ground Fish Surveys - Marine Litter	D10 Element 3 Micro Plastic in Sediments
Criteria status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description criteria
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GES extent achieved
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Description overall status	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.	Ireland has achieved Good Environmental Status within its maritime area for the amount of litter on coastlines with the median number of litter items greater than 2.5cm found on beaches in quarterly surveys between 2013 and 2018 decreasing from 73.5 items per 100 metres in 2013, to 46 items per 100 metres in 2018. This is based on the target 'reduction in the number of visible litter items within specific categories / types on coastlines' as described in Ireland's MSFD Cycle 1 Initial Assessment.
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