Minerals Development Act, 1999 (No. 21 of 1999). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend and extend the Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1995. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Mining 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 amends the Mineral Development Acts 1940 to 1995 so as to vest any minerals or exclusive mining rights, which previously vested in the Irish Land Commission under or by virtue of specified Acts, in the State. The Act also provides for transfer of right to compensation relating to rights vested in the State by this Act and for summary proceedings in relation to offences made under the principal Act. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Amends Minerals Development Act, 1940 (No. 31 of 1940). Legislation | Ireland | 1940 Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Institution, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by 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