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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