Ireland – Environmental issues consultancy services – Expert Advice on Environmental Assessment services

The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry out an evaluation on Environmental Screening Forms and supporting documentation submitted to the GSRO by Mineral Prospecting Licence holders in relation to the mineral exploration activities within a Prospecting Licence and to report to the GSRO as to whether the proposed exploration activity could be carried out without significant adverse effects on the environment. In addition to propose revisions to the current ‘Exploration Drilling: Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater’ document in accordance with all relevant legislation.