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Geoscience Ireland (GI) Support for Drilling Apprenticeship

May 16, 2022/in News

GI continues to provide industrial liaison support services to the Geo Drilling Apprenticeship on behalf of the Consortium Steering Group via the GI Panel of Experts. Supports will include Participation in the Steering Committee, Engagement with drilling companies, Liaison with professional and vocational organisations and procurement agencies, Promotion of the course, Interaction with SETU, SOLAS, Careers Officers and the Higher Education Authority.
The next intake of first year students will take place in September 2022. The Education Provider is the newly established South East Technological University (SETU). This obligation was previously fulfilled by IT Carlow, now part of SETU.

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Global Ireland Summit

April 14, 2022/in News

Geoscience Ireland attended the Global Ireland Summit at Dublin Castle today.The Summit heard presentations from Taoiseach Michael Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Ministers Simon Coveney and Eamon Ryan on an integrated government approach to enhancing Ireland’s international impact and influence. The Summit heard of plans to build  on  an initiative launched in 2018 to double the Ireland’s overseas missions by 2025.

The strategic ambition is to make Ireland’s voice count for more internationally by being a strong participant in enterprise, trade , culture, diplomacy, peace-building and development. A commitment to core values of respect for human and civil rights and rule based international treaties underpin these ambitions.

Outlining Ireland’s new Trade and Investment Strategy, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar set three priorities;

  • to help business respond to Covid, Brexit and Ukraine
  • to achieve employment of 2.5 million by 2024
  • to create jobs with better terms , security and sustainability.

Minister Varadkar specified 7 Actions to achieve these objectives. One key action is the improved delivery of integrated Local Market Teams drawn from embassies , consulates and state agencies; Geoscience Ireland and its members have benefited greatly from this Team Ireland arrangement.

https://www.gov.ie/en/speech/3734b-speech-by-tanaiste-leo-varadkar-at-global-ireland-summit-in-dublin-castle/

Minister Ryan reiterated Ireland’s commitment to international climate actions, noting that achieving Paris Accord  targets will entail massive investment in electrical grids and  offshore wind energy, which in turn will need significant quantities of critical minerals.

Photo shows Sean Finlay and Prof Dermot Duff at the Summit

 

 

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New Structure for Geoscience Ireland

April 8, 2022/in News

Geoscience Ireland (GI) was originally a project  delivered and mainly financed by Geological Survey Ireland, a division of the Department of the Environment, Climate & Communications (DECC). GI is also supported by Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Department of Foreign Affairs. GI is focussed on assisting Irish geoscience companies to  win business in international markets and is described in a recent independent Review by Indecon Economic Consultants as a successful example of an innovative Business Cluster whose members have created over 1,000 new jobs over the past 5 years.

GI has now become a stand-alone entity, retaining its core objective of assisting its member companies in developing business internationally. This new structure means that GI is now a registered Company Limited by Guarantee, trading as Geoscience Ireland. Financed initially by membership subscriptions, GI plans to seek appropriate matching finance from Enterprise Ireland and will retain close links with Geological Survey Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

GI offices have moved to the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Applied Geoscience (iCRAG) premises at University College Dublin.  The GI project is managed by Sean Finlay, assisted by Dermot Duff of TCD Business School, Joe Mongan and Jessica Allen, all of whom have been involved with GI over many years.

Commenting on the development, Sean Finlay , Director of Geoscience Ireland (GI)  said;

“The transition of GI from Geological Survey Ireland has been supported and facilitated by Geological Survey Ireland and DECC over recent months. The Indecon Review of GI recognises its success and its significant financial and non-financial benefits to its members. Indecon also points to the need for long term support for the geoscience sector, the role that geoscience can play in National Climate Objectives and the need for continued engagement with the educational sector. The reconfigured GI continues to enjoy the support of 35 member companies and I look forward to the successful continuity of the GI initiative.”

 

 

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Tech Works Marine Joins Geoscience Ireland (GI)

March 28, 2022/in News

Gesocience Ireland (GI) is delighted to announce that Tech Works Marine (TWM) has joined the GI network.

Founded in 2002, TWM offers Marine Data Services to a broad range of clients, from national governments and marine research agencies, to leading engineering companies and the marine renewable sector. Our dynamic team has extensive expertise in the fields of oceanography, marine science, mechanical engineering, embedded electronics, software development, data science, GIS & earth observation, and machine learning. TWM has over 20 year experience at consistently delivering world-class offerings to its existing client base, which includes a range of MetOcean surveys both as stand-alone or as part of a larger equipment led projects.

TWM is fully HSQE Compliant and have ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification, as well as being Achilles UVBD Qualified.

Sean Finlay of Geoscience Ireland (GI) commented; “By providing high quality marine data , TWM is at the forefront of delivering Ireland’s ambitious target for Offshore Wind Energy and joins other GI companies in this rapidly expanding sector”

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Ireland Canada Links in Mineral Resources

March 11, 2022/in News

At a recent Webinar hosted jointly by the Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) and Geoscience Ireland (GI),updates on Minerals Policy were provided by Brendan Ringrose (Partner at Whitney Moore LLC); Minerals Exploration and Mining by John Bligh (Equity Exploration) and Bart Jawroski (Group 11) and on the role of applied research in finding and developing key minerals by Emer Caslin (Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geoscience).

Inward investment by Canadian and Irish-Canadian mining companies goes back 60 years, resulting in the development of five of  seven base metal mines in Ireland. Among those  companies with Canadian links currently active in the sector in Ireland are Group 11, Minco, Teck, Dalradian and International Lithium.

The presentations from the Webinar can be accessed via https://irelandcanada.com/irelands-natural-resources-icba-webinar/

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Geoscience Ireland Welcomes iCRAG as New Member

March 1, 2022/in News

Geoscience Ireland (GI) is delighted to welcome the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre in Applied Geoscience (iCRAG) as a member.

iCRAG is the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre in Applied Geosciences. It is made up of a team of 150 researchers from 8 universities across Ireland, hosted by University College Dublin. iCRAG researchers are working together to create solutions for a sustainable society. They conduct research in areas that are critical to society and the economy, including
• Sustainable discovery of energy resources and raw materials required for decarbonisation.
• Securing and protecting groundwater and marine resources.
• Protecting society from Earth’s hazards such as flooding and landslides.

iCRAG and GI have collaborated in promoting Ireland as a centre of excellence in geosciences at international conferences.
An essential element in the formation of successful technological clusters such as Geoscience Ireland is a strong linkage between the cluster members and research and innovation at third level.

Commenting on the development, GI Director Sean Finlay said;

“GI and its member companies have been involved as industry partners with iCRAG since its inception in 2015. The closer relationship with iCRAG will enhance and strengthen the relationship, providing opportunities for collaboration on climate adaption, renewable energy, infrastructure development and sourcing of critical minerals. I also look forward to continued collaboration with iCRAG in promoting Ireland’s geoscience sector at international conferences, conventions and trade fairs.”

Welcoming the development, iCRAG’s Director Dr. Murray Hitzman commented;

“iCRAG is delighted to be strategically aligned with Geoscience Ireland and to support its transition to a stand-alone business cluster. By retaining its close links with Geological Survey Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, and the Department of Foreign Affairs, GI is fostering an essential “Team Ireland” approach that includes industry, government, and third-level entities.”

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Geothermal Energy Policy Consultation Welcomed

February 16, 2022/in News

Geoscience Ireland (GI) welcomes the current consultation on Geothermal Energy for the Circular Economy being undertaken by the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications (DECC). Public information sessions hosted by the Geoscience Policy Division of DECC include presentations by Geological Survey Ireland and the Geothermal Association of Ireland on the potential of the sector to contribute significantly to Ireland’s climate action plans. Consultants RPS are undertaking SEA and AA studies on the potential environmental aspects of the sector. The geothermal policy under preparation will also address the regulatory framework and issues of certainty, ownership, licencing and reporting.

GI along with seven European partners is leading an EU project on geothermal energy -GEE2– designed to improve participation by SMEs in the sector. Recent drilling of a 1km deep borehole by Geological Survey Ireland in Dublin city featured on RTE’s EcoEye . Temperature recorded at the bottom of the drillhole was 38C. 

Submissions on the draft policy can be made up to 1st March via GSPD@decc.gov.ie . Details of the policy and supporting studies can be found onhttps://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/feabb-minister-ryan-publishes-draft-policy-statement-on-geothermal-energy/

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Leading Irish engineering consultancy ByrneLooby acquired by global technology and engineering firm AYESA

February 3, 2022/in News

José Luis Manzanares Abásolo, CEO of AYESA, pictured with John Byrne MD of Byrne Looby 

AYESA, a leading international technology and engineering services firm, has announced the acquisition of Irish-UK engineering consultancy ByrneLooby, for an undisclosed consideration.

Founded in 1998, ByrneLooby has expanded to become an internationally regarded engineering consultancy employing over 225 professionals in 14 offices across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East who provide expert engineering and design services covering a number of specialist sectors including marine and coastal, buildings, transportation, energy, environment, water and waste management.

AYESA, which is headquartered in Spain, is one of the world’s largest engineering firms and a leading provider of technology services such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity and cloud computing. The Group employs over 5,400 people in 17 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, and has a turnover of approximately €256 million and has  an ambitious international growth plan which includes the doubling of its turnover to €500 million over the next 5 years as well as continued geographical diversification.

The acquisition of ByrneLooby will add approximately €24 million in annual revenues to AYESA and represents a key milestone in AYESA’s plans to expand into major English-speaking markets globally including Ireland, the UK, USA, and Australia, along with the Middle East, where major national infrastructure plans are in place. National development plans totalling €165 billion have been committed to in Ireland, while the UK’s National Infrastructure Strategy will see significant capital investment over its lifetime. In the Middle East, several giga-projects underpin a $7 trillion development plan.

Commenting on the announcement, José Luis Manzanares Abásolo, CEO of AYESA, highlighted that the integration of ByrneLooby into AYESA will generate significant synergies as both firms are highly complementary.

“ByrneLooby and AYESA are fully united in their passion for finding the best solutions to the world’s greatest engineering and technical challenges, making our businesses a perfect fit for each other. Looking forward, the robust scale of AYESA internationally and the sophisticated resources and infrastructure that underpin our business across each market will enable ByrneLooby to grow at an accelerated pace, thus realising the full potential of the ByrneLooby business and its team of industry renowned professionals.”

John Byrne, Managing Director at ByrneLooby, said: “This transaction brings two highly complementary businesses together and represents a significant expansion to our service offering in ByrneLooby. We are hugely excited to join one of the world’s biggest engineering and technology firms and our aim now is to drive significant growth for AYESA across our core markets through our blended capabilities and expertise, leveraging AYESA’s market-leading reputation.”

ByrneLooby’s management team will remain in place following the transaction and the business will continue to grow its wider team of professionals across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East, in line with its ambitious growth plans.

About Ayesa

Ayesa is a global provider of technology and engineering services and has 5400 employees as well as a permanent presence in 17 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. In 2020, the company, generated €256m in turnover.

 

 

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PW Mining International Wins Contract for Asante’s Bibiani Mine in Ghana

January 25, 2022/in News

Open Pit Mining Operations at the Bibiani Mine will start in February 2022, to include development of satellite pits and provide feed material to the Process Plant from Q2 2022.

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Enterprise Ireland Reports Strong Growth for 2021

January 11, 2022/in News

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar TD today launched Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) employment results for 2021. EI’s companies created 12,000 net new jobs in 2021, of which 68% were created outside Dublin.

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