Minerals Development Act, 1940 (No. 31 of 1940). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Legislation Date 1940 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Minerals Mining Exploration Institution Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act makes provision for the granting of rights relating to the prospecting and exploitation of mineral resources, gives a definition of “state minerals”, provides for the compulsory acquisition of "unworked" minerals and mining facilities, regulates state mining, establishes the Mining Board and provides for mining for minerals in general and for various matters relating to exploration of and mining for minerals in Ireland. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implemented by Minerals Development Regulations, 1979 (S.I. No. 340 of 1979). Legislation | Ireland | 1979 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Concession, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Minerals Development Act 1940) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 384 of 2018). Legislation | Ireland | 2018 Keyword: EIA, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Minerals Development Act, 1979 (No. 17 of 1979). Legislation | Ireland | 1979 Keyword: Mining, Institution, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Minerals Development Act, 1995 (No. 15 of 1995). Legislation | Ireland | 1995 Keyword: Exploration, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Minerals Development Act, 1999 (No. 21 of 1999). Legislation | Ireland | 1999 Keyword: Oil, Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Minerals Development Act 2017 (No. 23 of 2017). Legislation | Ireland | 2017 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Marine pollution, EIA, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Minerals Development Act 1940) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 164 of 2019). Legislation | Ireland | 2019 Keyword: EIA, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Appropriate Assessment) (Minerals Development Act 1940) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 385 of 2018). Legislation | Ireland | 2018 Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Minerals Development Act 1940) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 384 of 2018). Legislation | Ireland | 2018 Keyword: EIA, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022. Legislation | Ireland | 2022 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Inspection, Monitoring, Food waste, Coal, Oil, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Organic waste, Policy/planning, Special fund, Use restrictions, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention Source: FAO, FAOLEX