ENVR07033 2019 Law and Environmental Legislation

General Details

Full Title

Law and Environmental Legislation

Transcript Title

Law & Environmental Legislatio

Code

ENVR07033

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

ENVR - Environmental Science

Department

ESCI - Environmental Science

Level

07 - Level 7

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Margaret Savage

Programme Membership

SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science SG_SENVI_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection SG_SSCIE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Science SG_SENVI_J07 201900 Level 7 Add-on Award in Science in Environmental Protection SG_SSCIE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science

Description

This subject introduces the learner to the basic framework of the Irish law and legislature and the role of the European Union in the formation of national environmental legislation. The main environmental legal instruments and relevant institutional structures are addressed, as are the main Irish enforcement agencies and NGOs.

The learner will be able to identify, explain and critique environmental regulations in an Irish context.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Demonstrate an applied knowledge and understanding of salient areas of environmental legislation, including the major obligations/provisions of the main Irish environmental Acts and S.I.'s

Critically review relevant legal instruments aimed at addressing current environmental issues.

Explain the legal and institutional framework designed for environmental protection in Ireland.

Communicate information regarding environmental legislation in layman's terms.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be delivered full-time. This will include lectures, workshops, and site visits augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).

Module Assessment Strategies

Module will be assessed by Continuous assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%). There will be a combination of short written assessments, a written assignment and presentation of information.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or repeat final theory

Indicative Syllabus

Types of legislation and how they are introduced

Interpretation of Legislation

Legal Liability

The Structure of the Courts

The European Union and its Institutions and Environmental Legislation

Sources of European Law and enforcement

Approaches to enforcement

Overview of existing Irish environmental legislation

Provisions in environmental legislation

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

50 %

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam

50 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Short test	Coursework Assessment	Closed Book Exam	10 %	Week 4	3
2	Written test	Coursework Assessment	Closed Book Exam	20 %	Week 9	1,2
3	Written Report analysis and critique	Coursework Assessment	Assignment	20 %	Week 12	1,2,4

End of Semester / Year Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Final Exam Written exam	Final Exam	Closed Book Exam	50 %	End of Semester	3,4

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Flat Classroom	Lectures, workshops, groupwork	3	Weekly	3.00
Independent Learning	UNKNOWN	Research, writing reports reading, studying, etc	4	Weekly	4.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Byrne, McCutcheon, Bruton, & Coffey. (2009). The Irish Legal System (5th ed.). Dublin: Butterworths.

Cotter, A. M. (2004). Environmental Law- Ireland. Dublin: Law Society of Ireland.

Doolan, B. (2011). Principles of Irish Law. Dublin: Gill and McMillan.

Gore-Grimes, J. (2011). Planning and Environmental Law in Ireland. London: Bloomsbury Professional.

Jordan, A. & Adelle, C. 2012, Environmental Policy in the EU Actors, institutions and processes, (3rd ed) Routledge, Edited by Andrew, Camilla

Lenschow, A. 2012, Environmental Policy Integration : Greening Sectoral Policies in Europe, Routledge, Hoboken. (e-book)

Morrisey, J. (2013). Local Authority Enforcement. London: Bloomsbury Professional.

Scannell, Y. S. (2005). Environmental and

Journal Resources

URL Resources

https://lawinireland.wordpress.com/irish-legal-system/

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/

http://www.epa.ie/

http://www.lgcsb.ie/en/irish-local-government

https://www.water.ie/

https://www.npws.ie/

https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/

http://www.wfdireland.ie/index.html

http://www.housing.gov.ie/

https://www.dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.chg.gov.ie/

http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-water-waste-and-environment-waste-and-recycling/national-tfs-office

http://www.courts.ie/Home.nsf/LookupPageLink/home

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html

https://www.teagasc.ie/

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/environment/index_en.htm

https://www.impel.eu/

Other Resources

Additional Information

None