Publications
Updated Blue Book
Published 29 April 2025
Geological Survey Ireland in association with iCRAG have produced a series of updated chapters of the 'Blue Book'.
Geothermal Policy
Published 5 July 2023
Minister Eamon Ryan publishes Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy for a Circular Economy
A Guide to Creating, Developing and Maintaining a Business Cluster
Published 17 February 2021
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) has published a Guide to Creating, Developing and Maintaining a Business Cluster by Dermot Duff of TCD Business School. This Guide follows the publication in May 2020 by GSI of a Report on the Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster.
Geological Survey Act, 1845
Published 17 July 2020
An Act to facilitate the Completion of a Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland, under the Direction of the First Commissioner for the time being of Her Majesty’s Woods and Works. [31st July 1845.]
Geoscience Ireland – The Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster – May 2020
Published 21 May 2020
Geoscience Ireland - The Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster - May 2020
Climate Action at Geological Survey Ireland
Published 13 May 2019
As geoscientists, staff at Geological Survey Ireland are in a unique position to assist in climate action. Our climate action work is divided into the three broad themes of hazards, water and carbon.
Geoscience Ireland Strategic Review 2018-2022
Published 6 November 2018
Geological Survey Ireland releases Strategic Review of Business Cluster Geoscience Ireland Strategy as job creation figures pass 1,000.
Data Privacy Notice
Published 16 May 2018
Our Data Privacy Notice is provided to fulfil our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective from 25 May 2018, which requires greater accountability and transparency from organisations with regard to your personal information, and which gives you greater control over how we use it.
An Economic Review of the Irish Geoscience Sector
Published 7 November 2017
An Economic Review of the Irish Geoscience Sector prepared by Indecon International Economic Consultants. Main findings: • Overall Economic Impact €3.27Bn • Overall Employment 24,739 • Figures approaching 2006 pre-crash levels
Groundwater Response Matrix for one off housing wastewater
Published 12 December 2000
This document is concerned with groundwater protection responses for the siting of on-site wastewater treatment systems for a dwelling house of up to 10 people with facilities for toilet usage, living, sleeping, bathing, cooking and eating.
Groundwater Response Matrix for Earth-Lined Slurry/Effluent Stores
Published 12 December 1999
The role of the groundwater response matrix is to provide an initial evaluation of the general suitability of a site for an Earth-Lined Slurry/Effluent Stores, from a hydrogeological perspective, as part of the desk study. It can also be used to indicate the measures that may be required to meet the required specification.
Groundwater Response Matrix for Landfills
Published 12 December 1999
These groundwater protection responses are concerned with the site selection process for landfills and the associated design, operation and monitoring of landfill sites.
Groundwater Response Matrix for land spreading of organic wastes
Published 12 December 1999
These groundwater protection responses are concerned with the land spreading of organic fertilisers and wastes such as animal slurries from intensive farming enterprises, sewage sludges, poultry litter and industrial waste water treatment plant sludges.
Groundwater Response Matrix for Out Wintering Pads
Published 12 December 1999
The role of the groundwater response matrix is to provide an initial evaluation of the general suitability of a site for an OWP, from a hydrogeological perspective, as part of the desk study. It can also be used to indicate the measures that may be required to meet the required specification.