Mr. Shane Herlihy:

I am a hydrogeologist. I have an undergraduate degree in earth science from Trinity College, an MSc in hydrogeology and groundwater resources from University College London and an MBA from University College Dublin. I am a professional registered geologist with the Institute of Geologists of Ireland and the European Federation of Geologists. I have worked for 27 years as a consultant advising the private sector, industry, waste companies and manufacturing industries. I have also advised public bodies, including the EPA, on environmental liability regulations and the directive, and how they can be implemented in Ireland. I also work for the insurance sector on environmental risk specifically, which includes specialist environmental policies that cover manufacturing industries and the agricultural sector, including in the UK, where I have helped to develop some research. I have advised on a number of projects around the world.