Drinking Water Source Protection and Drinking Water Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 99 of 2023)
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 (2000/60/EC) and existing requirements to protect and deliver safe drinking water. The regulations seek a […]
Climate Action, Transport Decarbonisation and Pathfinder
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 of COP 26. He noted that “This climate emergency comes down to a single number, […]
Enhancing Client Value With Engineering Design Software
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 not only streamline the design process but also offer substantial value to clients in various […]
EIA Screening Determination
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 for significant effects on the environment be evaluated. In Ireland, this is carried out through […]
Road Maintenance in Ireland
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 as the National Roads Authority (NRA). While the TII are responsible for a relatively small […]
Hydraulic Modelling: A Key Tool for Leakage Reduction in Water Supply Networks
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, hydraulic modelling has emerged as an indispensable tool that bolsters our understanding of water networks […]