Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D5 / Ireland / NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2020-10-15
GES Descriptor D5 Eutrophication
Member State Ireland
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas
Reported by Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Report date 2021-12-08
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Monitoring strategy description
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Ireland has two programmes to monitor and assess eutrophication. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate. Ireland’s OSPAR CEMP programme includes monitoring sub-programmes from a number of different sources: • Annual winter monitoring programme of coastal and marine waters undertaken by the Marine Institute. • Annual monitoring of nutrient loads into coastal areas coordinated by the EPA and reported to OSPAR. • Annual assessment of atmospheric loads of Nitrogen into the marine environment coordinated at an OSPAR level. The information collected in these two programmes allows us to assess inputs of nutrients into the marine environment from human activities, the amount of these nutrients in the environment itself and the impact of the nutrients on primary producers (phytoplankton and macroalgae) and physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen. Trends in the data allow us to determine if measures aimed at tackling nutrient inputs are working. There are three primary criteria relating to eutrophication and Ireland has set three related environmental targets relating to nutrients, chlorophyll a and dissolved oxygen. In the recent article 17 update, Ireland achieved Good Environmental Status (GES) for eutrophication within its maritime areas for the three primary criteria and targets assessed.
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Gaps and plans
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Gap Identified: Work is ongoing in OSPAR to look at greater harmonisation of assessment criteria across the OSPAR areas. This includes modelling scenarios to consider historical background conditions for nutrients across the North East Atlantic. Gap Plans: This knowledge gap is currently being closed through the development of the Comprehensive Procedure for the identification of Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR Maritime Area .
Related targets
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
  • D5T1
  • D5T2
  • D5T5
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related measures
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
  • ACSIE-M011 - 'Implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plans which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional intertidal waters bodies.'
  • ACSIE-M012 - 'Maintain the Water Framework Directive River Classification Scheme and associated management measures.'
  • ACSIE-M013 - 'Continue to implement Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.'
  • ACSIE-M015 - 'Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.'
  • ACSIE-M059 - 'Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.'
  • ACSIE-M066 - 'Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.'
  • ACSIE-M111 - 'To continue to prevent pollution of surface waters from agricultural sources and to protect and improve water quality through the application of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. This will continue to promote more efficient and effective fertilizer and manure management and farm management practices to reduce nutrient run-off (applying codes of good agricultural practice).'
  • ACSIE-M112 - 'To continue to support the Agricultural Catchments Programme that aims to maximize the effectiveness of Nitrates Action Plan by encouraging farmer participation and disseminating information from the programme to a wide audience.'
  • ACSIE-M113 - 'To continue to reduce nutrient inputs arising from Waste Water Treatment Plants through the application of the EC Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).'
  • ACSIE-M114 - 'To continue to reduce the emissions of nutrients to the atmosphere through the setting of appropriate emission limits through the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) which sets emission limits for nitrogen in line with the best available abatement technologies.'
  • ACSIE-M115 - 'To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia through the application of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive (2001/81/EC) which sets emission ceilings on forms of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides and ammonia).'
  • ACSIE-M117 - 'Continue to support the Rural Development Programme (RPD); including its Knowledge Transfer schemes and the implementation of the GLAS (Green Low- Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Scheme.'
  • ACSIE-M118 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 88/2 on the Reductions in Inputs of Nutrients to the Paris Convention Area (to reduce nutrient inputs to eutrophication problem areas by 50% relative to input levels in 1985, until new reduction targets are set for problem areas to move to non-problem area status).'
  • ACSIE-M119 - 'To continue to apply PARCOM Recommendation 89/4 on a Coordinated Programme for the Reduction of Nutrients.'
  • ACSIE-M120 - 'Continue to implement the Urban Wastewater Treatment regulations and review and amend as necessary the eutrophic sensitive waters designated under the regulations.'
  • ACSIE-M122 - 'Continued Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships through the implementation of Regulations laid out in MARPOL Annex IV (entered into force 27 September 2003) and S.I. No. 492/2012.'
  • ACSIE-M124 - 'Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.'
  • ACSIE-M125 - 'Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.'
  • ACSIE-M126 - 'Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.'
  • ACSIE-M128 - 'To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.'
  • ACSIE-M129 - 'Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.'
  • ACSIE-M130 - 'Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.'
  • ACSIE-M133 - 'Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.'
  • ACSIE-M135 - 'Continue to enforce River Basin Management Plans of which measures include legally binding codes of practice detailing storage requirements and nutrient controls (closed periods for manure spreading).'
  • ACSIE-M136 - 'Set up and run pollution prevention awareness campaigns, which provide targeted advice and information to householders and those in high risk areas on all rural diffuse pollution issues, in order to prevent and reduce chemicals from entering surface waters and groundwater.'
  • ACSIE-M143 - 'To continue to review the River Basin Management Plans at the end of each 6-year cycle as outlined in the Water Framework Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M146 - 'Ensure storm-water management is employed, particularly where excess loads can occur, by treating where and whenever necessary.'
  • ACSIE-M148 - 'Continue to control discharges through existing regulation procedures (licensing and permitting of activities) – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences, Waste Water Discharge Licence, Local Authority Wastewater Authorisation (smaller discharges), Local Authority Waste Licences, Agricultural controls, Single Dwelling House Waste Water Systems and the implementation of Pollution Reduction Plans.'
  • ACSIE-M174 - 'To continue to apply the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).'
  • ACSIE-M197 - 'Combined Storm Overflow Control (screening & limiting of spills) and application of the discharge licensing requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.'
  • ACSIE-M208 - 'Maintain sea users’ awareness of waste issues and encourage compliance with existing rules.'
  • ACSIE-M221 - 'Continue to promote the implementation of the Environment Management System on fish and shellfish farms through the Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative.'
Coverage of measures
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related monitoring programmes
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-08
Programme code
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-01
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
ACS-IE-D05-08
Programme name
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
OSPAR CEMP for Eutrophication, CAMP and RID
Update type
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Old programme codes
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D05-01
  • ACS-IE-D05-02
  • ACS-IE-D05-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-04
  • ACS-IE-D05-05
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
  • ACS-IE-D01_D04_WatColHab-03
  • ACS-IE-D05-06
  • ACS-IE-D05-07
Programme description
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring programme, coordinated by the EPA, focuses on transitional and coastal waters. This incorporates monitoring of biological (chlorophyll) and physico-chemical parameters in the water column and monitoring of opportunistic macroalgae, macrophyte communities and macro faunal communities where appropriate.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
The OSPAR CEMP provides a basis for all contracting parties to OSPAR to assess and determine eutrophication of their marine areas . The programme incorporates guidance on monitoring, quality assurance and assessment tools. It brings together data from a number of different national and regional sources to assess nutrient inputs to the marine environment and eutrophication over the common OSPAR area. This guidance is regularly reviewed to ensure the inclusion of new developments in terms of monitoring parameters and tools, such as modelling. The OSPAR CEMP encompasses three surveys that are combined into an assessment of eutrophication status.
Monitoring purpose
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Effectiveness of measures
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures at source
  • Pressures in the marine environment
Other policies and conventions
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • Nitrates Directive
  • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
  • Water Framework Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Monitoring details
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Physico-chemical, chlorophyll and phytoplankton monitoring of Irish estuaries is undertaken once during winter and 3 times during the productive period between May and September. Samples for the analysis of chlorophyll and nutrients are collected using a 2-litre Hydrobios Ruttner bottle at the surface and 0.5 m above the bottom. Dissolved Oxygen saturation together with temperature, salinity and depth are recorded using a Hydrolab datasonde CTD. Where possible stations are monitored twice during the day to capture tidal variation. Samples for the measurement of chlorophyll, are filtered using Whatman GF/C glassfibre filters and stored overnight in the dark to prevent photo-degradation. Pigments are measured using fluorometry. The frequency, composition and intensity of phytoplankton blooms are also monitored. Ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen and molybdate reactive phosphorus are measured according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (2005). In specific water bodies where opportunistic green macroalgae occur these are also monitored. This is undertaken using a protocol developed to comply with the Water Framework Directive requirements for monitoring and assessing elevated growths of macroalgae in estuarine and coastal waters (Scanlan et al. 2007). In situ surveys of opportunistic macroalgal blooms in each water body are undertaken once annually during the period of peak growth (June–September). In specific areas, the monitoring of macroalgae takes place and consists of two elements, a quantitative assessment of rocky shore seaweed communities using a reduced species list and an evaluation of the extent and abundance of attached opportunistic algal blooms. Seagrass communities are known to respond to environmental pressures such as increased nutrient loading and physical disturbance. An Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR) based on the taxonomic composition, spatial extent and bed density has been developed for WFD assessment. This is applied only in areas where seagrass beds are found and are thought to respond to nutrient pressures (Wilkes et al., 2017). Composition and abundance of benthic invertebrates is assessed using the Infaunal Quality Index (IQI). This multi-metric index was developed by the UK-Ireland Benthic Invertebrate subgroup of the UK-Ireland Marine Task Team. The IQI describes ecological status based on the composition and abundance of soft sediment infaunal communities.
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Marine Institute – sampling and analytical methods Annual winter nutrient sampling is carried out in January/February on board the RV Celtic Voyager for coastal surveys and on the RV Celtic Explorer for surveys across the shelf and the Rockall Trough. Over the last two decades, the sampling programme has evolved with coverage initially focusing on the Western Irish Sea but subsequently extending into the Celtic Sea. The current winter environmental programme includes sampling for dissolved inorganic nutrients around the entire Irish coast (coastal water focus) biennially, along with a number of offshore transects completed. Nutrients samples are also collected during Celtic Voyager hydrographic surveys along 53 Degrees N (shelf) and across the Rockall Trough. Actual winter sampling is highly weather dependent. Given the weather dependence and evolution of sampling approaches, caution must be exercised in comparing summary results from year to year for given areas. Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions. Ireland has one atmospheric monitoring station reporting data under the OSPAR CAMP situated in Valentia (51º56' N 10º15' W). The monitoring protocol followed is in line with OSPAR CAMP principles. These data contribute to regional and sub-regional assessments as carried out via OSPAR. The data complement additional modelling-based estimates to give depositions for the North East Atlantic area. Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID) Riverine samples for physico-chemical parameters are taken monthly to align with the national Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Samples are returned directly to the laboratory on the day of sampling or the following morning by courier and analysed within 24 hours of collection. Samples are analysed for nutrient concentrations (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and metals (Cadmium, Mercury, lead Copper, Zinc) and PAH which are reported under Descriptor 8 (contaminants). Continuous monitoring data from hydrometric stations enables the determination of discharge flows from 19 of the largest Irish catchments. The loads of the different substances are calculated as the product of the flow-weighted annual mean concentration and the annual flow, in accordance with the RID principles (OSPAR 1998).
Features
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Hydrographical changes
Hydrographical changes
Hydrographical changes
Hydrographical changes
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Input of nutrients – diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition
Eutrophication
Eutrophication
Hydrographical changes
Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) – diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
Eutrophication
Elements
  • DIN
  • DIP
  • Chlorophyll-a
  • Dissolved oxygen (O2)
  • Benthic habitats - opportunistic macroalgae
  • Benthic habitats - macrophyte communities
  • Benthic habitats - macrobenthic communities
  • Residence time
  • Salinity
  • Seabed substrate and morphology
  • Temperature
  • Turbidity (silt/sediment loads)
  • Phytoplankton communities
  • DIN
  • DIP
  • Not Applicable
  • Chlorophyll-a
  • Dissolved oxygen (O2)
  • Dissolved carbon dioxide (pCO2)
  • Salinity
  • Temperature
  • Not Applicable
  • Remote sensing (chlorophyll a)
GES criteria
D5C1
D5C2
D5C5
D5C6
D5C7
D5C8
D7C1
D7C1
D7C1
D7C1
NotRelevan
D5C1
D5C1
D5C2
D5C5
D7C1
D8C1
NotRelevan
Parameters
  • Concentration in water
  • Concentration in water
  • Concentration in water
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Other
  • Coverage (e.g. of a species within a habitat or area)
  • Other
  • Other
  • Other
  • Extent
  • Other
  • Other
  • Species composition
  • Concentration in water
  • Other
  • Concentration in water
  • Concentration in water
  • Extent
  • Other
  • Concentration in water
Parameter Other
Index
Index
Index
time
temperature
concentration
Deposition, Freshwater Input rates
Deposition, freshwater input
Spatial scope
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
Marine reporting units
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
2006-9999
Monitoring frequency
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Monitoring type
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
  • Administrative data collection
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Numerical modelling
  • Remote satellite imagery
Monitoring method
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • WFD Guidance document n.° 7 - Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive (monitoring framework)
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
  • OSPAR CEMP guidelines for coordinated monitoring for eutrophication, CAMP and RID (Agreement 2016-05), Revised in 2018
  • Other monitoring method
Monitoring method other
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
McGovern et al., 2002: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/222 2016 WES Cruise Report: https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1154 EPA Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2012 Report: https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/climate-change/ccrp-report-26.php Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) JAMP Guideline on methods and criteria for harmonised sampling and analysis of PAHs in air and precipitation JAMP Guidelines for the sampling and analysis of mercury in air and precipitation Guidance for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) (Agreement 2015-04).
Quality control
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025 for analytical methods Methods and results have been inter-calibrated under the WFD National SOPs for in situ sampling methodology
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
ISO 17025, Quasimeme PT scheme, validated methods, SOPs, analytical quality control samples, e.g. CRMs For the CAMP quality assurance the recommendation is to refer to the procedures within the QA/QC programme of EMEP. Information regarding the procedures for quality assurance of EMEP for precipitation, for air and for aerosol can be found at http://www.nilu.no/projects/ccc/qa/index.htm
Data management
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
Data held nationally in EPA database and also in ICES
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
ICES database OSPAR Database EBAS Database Data also held nationally in the Marine Institute Database
Data access
Related indicator/name
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhosphorus2021
  • ACS-IE-chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
  • ACS-IE-Chlorophylla2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsNonUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-ContaminantsUPBTSubstances2021
  • ACS-IE-DissolvedOxygen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsNitrogen2021
  • ACS-IE-NutrientsPhsophrous2021
  • ASC-IE-HQI2021
Contact
Robert Wilkes r.wilkes@epa.ie
Robert Wilkes r.wilkes@epa.ie
Robert Wilkes r.wilkes@epa.ie
Robert Wilkes r.wilkes@epa.ie
Robert Wilkes r.wilkes@epa.ie
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Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Scanlan C.M., J. Foden, E. Wells, and M.A. Best. 2007. The monitoring of opportunistic macroalgal blooms for the water framework directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin55: 162–17 Toner, P., Bowman, J., Clabby, K., Lucey, J., McGarrigle, M., Concannon, C., Clenaghan, C., Cunningham, P., Delaney, J., O'Boyle, S., MacCárthaigh, M., Craig, M. and Quinn, R. (2005). Water Quality in Ireland 2001-2003. Water Quality in Ireland. Wexford, Environmental Protection Agency. Wan, A. H. L., Wilkes, R. J., Heesch, S., Bermejo, R., Johnson, M. P. and Morrison, L. (2017). Assessment and Characterisation of Ireland's Green Tides (Ulva Species). PLoS ONE 12(1): e0169049. 10.1371/journal.pone.0169049 E. Wells, M. Wilkinson, P. Wood and C. Scanlan, 2007. The use of macroalgae species richness and composition on intertidal rocky seashores in the assessment of ecological quality under the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 55, 151 – 161. Practitioners guide to the Infaunal Quality Index. Water framework Directive: Transitional and Coastal Waters. Wilkes, R., Bennion, M., McQuaid, N., Beer, C., McCullough-Annett, G., Colhoun, K., Inger, R. and Morrison, L. (2017). Intertidal seagrass in Ireland: Pressures, WFD status and an assessment of trace element contamination in intertidal habitats using Zostera noltei. Ecological Indicators 82: 117-130. Keogh, J., Wilkes, R., & O’Boyle, S. 2020. A new index for the assessment of hydromorphology in transitional and coastal waters around Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 151
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.
Marine Institute winter sampling: McGrath, T., Kivimäe, C., McGovern, E., Cave, R. R. and Joyce, E. (2013). Winter measurements of oceanic biogeochemical parameters in the Rockall Trough (2009–2012). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 5(2): 375-383. 10.5194/essd-5-375-2013 RID: O'Boyle et al., 2016 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3318/bioe.2016.23?refreqid=excelsior%3A20bf35d911276e7fc177949c7321ed61#metadata_info_tab_contents OSPAR, 1998 Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID).19985, OSPAR Commission, London. 18 pp CAMP: https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/hazardous-substances/camp OSPAR Common procedure for the assessment of Eutrophication : https://www.ospar.org/work-areas/hasec/eutrophication/common-procedure McGovern, E., Monaghan, E., Bloxham, M., Rowe, A., Duffy, C., Quinn, Á., McHugh, B., McMahon, T., Smyth, M., Naughton, M., McManus, M. and Nixon, E. (2002) Winter nutrient monitoring of the western Irish Sea – 1990–2000, Marine Environment and Health Series No. 4, 2002, Marine Institute: Dublin.