Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The focus of programme D is to manage Ireland's mineral, hydrocarbon and other geological resources in a sustainable and productive manner. The programme provides funding of €3.7 million for mining services, including €1.6 million for remediation works at historic mining sites at Avoca and Silvermines. The programme also includes an allocation of some €12 million for Geological Survey of Ireland services, including €8 million for the Tellus and INFOMAR mapping projects. The INFOMAR project is Ireland's national seabed survey and is managed by the Geological Survey of Ireland in co-operation with the Marine Institute. The Tellus project consists of aeroplane mounted geophysical measurements and ground geochemical sampling. Data from the project will allow for improvement in geological maps, new radon mapping and agricultural mineral maps. Data from the Tellus project will also facilitate better land use planning and research.