ENVR07033 2019 Law & Environmental Legislation
Full Title
Law & Environmental Legislation
Transcript Title
Law & Environmental Legislatio
Code
ENVR07033
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - NFQ 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_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental 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 regulation in an Irish context.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
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
2.
Critically review relevant legal instruments aimed at addressing current environmental issues.
3.
Explain the legal and institutional framework designed for environmental protection in Ireland.
4.
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
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
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