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The recast Drinking Water Directive (DWD) (EU 2020/2184) was transposed into Irish Law through the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations (S.I. No. 99 of 2023). The recast DWD and the Drinking Water Regulations strengthen and enhance the Water Framework Directive ...

The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) brought together 120 world leaders, over 40,000 registered participants and 3,886 media representatives. There was a thought-provoking and inspiring speech delivered by a wise 97-year-old Sir David Attenborough, at the opening ...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the field of Engineering is constantly being reshaped by technological advancements. One such transformation is the use of Engineering design software, which has revolutionised the way projects are planned, designed, and executed. Innovative software platforms ...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) comes from the European policy (EIA Directive) which aims to ensure a high level of protection for the environment and human health. Before planning permission is granted, the Directive requires that, if applicable, the project’s potential ...

The last two decades have seen huge improvements in the quality of our public road network. This has been due to the implementation of detailed standards and practices which have been developed mainly by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly known ...

In the quest for efficient water management, leakage reduction stands as a critical objective for water utilities worldwide. Leakage not only leads to the wastage of precious water resources but also poses financial and environmental challenges. To address this issue, ...