ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

for

PIGGERY EXTENSION

at

JORRISTOWN UPPER, KILLUCAN, CO. WESTMEATH

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Prepared By:

Andy Dunne,[Link]. (Agr)

Environmental Agricultural Consultants
7Kellyville Park,
James Fintan Lalor Ave.,
Portlaoise Ph: 057 8620157
Co. Laois Email: adunne@[Link]

Client:

Mary Murphy
Gillardstown House,
Castlepollard,
Co. Westmeath.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Legislative Framework and Background

EEC Directive 337 of 1985 established a mechanism whereby a standard procedure to

assess and appraise the environmental impacts of a particular development was set in
place. In addition to establishing this evaluation procedure, a list of development
types and development size thresholds requiring mandatory Environmental Impact
Assessments were listed in the schedules to the document.

The Directive was transposed into Irish Law by Statutory Instrument 349 of 1989.
This Directive was amended in 1998 by Directive 11 of 1997. Its implementation in
Irish law is carried out by European Communities (Environmental Impact
Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 1999. It is further enshrined in national
legislation in the 2000 Planning and Development Act and the 2001 Planning and

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Development Regulations.

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an Environmental Impact Statement. The Environmental Protection Agency has

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produced guidelines on the information to be contained within any EIS and this
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document follows generally the format set out in those guidelines. Under this format
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the project is described, the existing environment is presented, the likely significant
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impacts are noted and mitigation measures, where appropriate, are detailed.
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This proposed development is to extend an existing piggery unit to accommodate

3,318 production pigs. As the scale of the proposed development exceeds the
threshold set out in the Regulations, an EIS is required. Pre planning consultation
with the planning authority has confirmed this and has also flagged the need to
carryout appropriate assessment in relation to Natura 2000 sites. The appropriate
assessment will be carried out within this document.

It is in this context that an EIS is prepared and submitted.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

2.1 Background and Need

Agriculture and food production is clearly identified in national and local

development policies as an important priority in the national recovery plan. Indeed
the present economic climate has refocused attention on the importance and potential
of agriculture to the national economy.

The Department of Agriculture and Food’s Food Harvest 2020 report targets a 42%
increase in food exports above 2007-2009 levels. The full document is available at
[Link] . The achievement of such growth will require
considerable investment in and expansion of all elements of primary agriculture and
secondary processing while at the same time protecting and enhancing the natural
environment.

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The pig meat sector in Ireland has proven to be resilient, efficient and capable of
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sector in the period to 2020 and that these are contingent on economies of scale, the
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application of new technology and the minimization of adverse environmental effects.

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At local level the 2008 Westmeath County Development Plan

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policy on agriculture within the county stating in Section 2.6 that “it is the policy of
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Council to support development in agriculture.”

Cleary the national and local policy framework is appropriate for further development
in the agriculture sector and in the pig meat industry in particular.

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2.2 The Project and its Developer

The developer of this project is Mary Murphy of Gillardstown House, Castlepollard,

Co. Westmeath. Ms Murphy is from a local farming family and has been involved in
the pig industry for many years.

The existing pig unit at Joristown Upper townland is a breeding unit which houses
about 500 sows. It is in existence for more than 30 years and has been previously
extended. The progeny of the 500 sows are kept at this site until they reach weaner
stage. At this point in the pig production cycle, the accommodation capacity of the
Joristown unit is reached and the animals are of necessity transported off site to
various other pig units where they are finished.

The movement of animals at the weaner stage is stressful and expensive. The
proposal is to extend the Joristown unit to accommodate all animals to finish. To this

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end additional pig fattening accommodation is proposed to be constructed in a

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farmyard area adjoining existing pig housing. This unit will house 3,318 fattening
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pigs and will incorporate underground tanks for collection and storage of pig slurry
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• Pig farming is an intensive agricultural enterprise and integrated units such

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as is proposed are efficient from an economic, environmental and animal

health and welfare perspective.

• The piggery here is long established, adequately serviced by existing public

and private roads and the particular site is well separated from
neighbouring houses and is generally hidden from view.

• There are market opportunities in the pig meat sector.

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2.3 Description of Project

The proposed development will consist of the construction of four pig fattening
houses set out in a unified structure.

The two proposed pig houses on the west will measure 79.4m x 13.9m and will have
an internal floor area of 2,207.3m2. The two proposed houses on the eastern side of
site will be smaller with dimensions of 59.3m x 13.9m giving an internal floor area of
1,648.5 m2. The four pig houses will be separated by 3 no. 1.5m wide passageways
which will also be covered giving the appearance of a single building. The total
footprint of the buildings including the passageways will be 4,153 m2.

Slurry storage tanks will be constructed directly underneath the new housing and the

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storage capacity excluding a 200mm freeboard will be approximately 5,752m3.

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Rainwater directed from the rooves will be stored in tanks underneath the 3 passage
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Eight cylindrical shaped steel feed storage silos will be erected in association with the
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proposed unit – four at each end. Livestock loading ramps will be placed one on each
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side of the unit. A service road of gravel construction will be placed around the
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proposed new and adjoining existing structures.

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Aerial imagery and drawings showing the location of the site, a proposed layout and
detailed drawings are enclosed in appendix one and two. The drawings outline
existing and proposed structures, structural components and finishes.

All works will be carried out by competent contractors and standards and materials
used will comply with the Department of Agriculture’s specifications for farm
buildings. The principal specification is S101 and it is available in the farm buildings
section of the Department of Agriculture website noted above.

The proposed structures will be sited in a yard adjoining existing pig housing. A
hayshed in poor repair will be removed and a derelict dwelling house will be
demolished. A small portion of a grass field adjoining the farmyard will also be
utilized for the extension.

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The proposed location is c.440m from the nearest public road – the R156 Killucan to
Raharney road. Access to the site from this road is by means of an existing private
paved farm road.

The nearest occupied dwelling house is situated approximately 240m north east of the
proposed development.

The construction period for the project is estimated to be 3-4 months. Local labour
will be involved in most elements of this work and materials, where possible, will be
obtained locally. The budgeted cost of constructing the extension is €1,300,000. This
is significant local expenditure.

It is estimated that there will be 80 HGV movements onto the site during the
construction phase of the project. When operational there will be no significant
increase (less than one per day) in HGV volumes in the area arising from the
development. Other traffic movements (cars and light commercial vehicles) generated
will be of the order of 2 or 3 per day and will relate mainly to additional employees at
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Plate 1: Location of proposed development at Joristown Upper

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3. IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

It is set out in the EIA legislation that the impact of the proposed development on a
scheduled set of parameters be assessed. Furthermore, where adverse impacts are
likely, proposed mitigation measures should be outlined. This section of the EIS
addresses these issues. The interaction of these impacts is also evaluated.

3.1 Impact on Water

The site at Joristown Upper on which this development is proposed is drained by

small man made drainage channels which flow generally south and east to the River
Deel located about 1.2 km away. The River Deel is a tributary of the River Boyne and
is located in surface water area HA07.

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Environmental Protection Agency ([Link] water quality data are available

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from 4 sampling points on the River Deel and its tributary to the south of the
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The most recent data (2011) indicate that surface water quality at all four sampling
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points is of ‘moderate status.’

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There are no new surface drainage features associated with the proposed
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development. All roof water will be collected, stored and used for drinking and
washing within the unit. Surplus roof water will be drained to a nearby pond and will
not adversely affect the quality of the receiving water.

Soiled water generated within the unit will be collected in the underground slurry
tanks and its disposal will be addressed below.

The term groundwater refers to all water held in soil and rock material underneath the
earth’s surface. Water located in this place is dynamic and is moving through the
overall water cycle. Subsurface materials which hold significant amounts of
groundwater are called aquifers. Aquifers provide significant water supplies in
Ireland and like all water stores are vulnerable to contamination from human activity.

Ground water in Co. Westmeath is a valuable societal resource. It is accessed and

used by individual householders, Group Water Schemes and the County Council to
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provide drinking water supplies. The proposed development has to be assessed in this
context

The construction of the pig unit extension at this site will involve the opening of pits
and trenches for tanks and foundations in an existing farmyard area. The maximum
excavation depth will be 2.2m. This work will have no significant impact on the
ground water resources of the locality.

The operational phase of the pig unit extension is of more interest from a
groundwater perspective. The housing of large numbers of pigs here will create
considerable volumes of slurry. As noted above, this slurry will be collected in
concrete tanks constructed underneath the animals housing pens. The tanks will
constructed in accordance with Department of Agriculture specifications and will be
sealed.

The method used to dispose of the slurry will be landspreading to agricultural lands.
This, if poorly managed, has potentially adverse impacts on both surface and

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groundwater quality. These adverse impacts include the possible introduction of

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harmful agents (infectious bacteria) into the drinking water supply, the changing of
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the chemical composition of drinking water to an extent that human health is placed
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at risk and the eutrophication of water bodies by the enrichment effect of pig slurry in
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water.
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In order to protect the local ground and surface water resources the principles of
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nutrient management planning will be used in land spreading of pig slurry generated
here. Nutrient management planning is an established and safe methodology of
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recycling animal and other waste to farmland. The process disposes of the waste
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material and optimizes the fertilizer value of the spread material for the crop growth.
A site specific nutrient management plan, incorporated in an agri-environmental
report, to guide disposal to certain agricultural lands is included in appendix two. The
principles of nutrient management planning employed here are that:

• Pig slurry is used as a soil conditioner and plant nutrient provider – fertilizer

• Pig slurry is used only on lands whose existing nutrient levels require are sub
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• Pig slurry is landspread only at times when it can be readily used by growing
plants – in effect this means a non spread period of approximately six
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• Pig slurry is spread in weather conditions and land types which do not effect
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• Pig slurry is applied to lands that have sufficient overburden cover to treat
slurry applied and thereby protect groundwater, and

• Pig slurry application is prohibited in the buffer zones around wells,

watercourses, rivers, lakes and private residences and public buildings.

The use of these principles and the site specific nutrient management plan will ensure
that the disposal of the pig slurry produced in this extension will provide an
agronomic benefit in reduced chemical fertilizer costs while at the same time not
compromising the local water resources.

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Plate 2: Existing sheds and old hayshed from west

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3.2 Impact on Soils and Geology

The solid geology in this part of Co. Westmeath is composed of carboniferous

limestone laid down in shallow tropical seas about 200 million years ago.

The limestone is overlain by varying depths of glacial drift material deposited by

successive glacial episodes the most recent of which ended about 10,000 years ago.
The nature of this drift material is primarily limestone derived.

The post glacial development of soil is strongly influenced by the nature of the
underlying rock, the glacial till and particularly the prevailing climatic conditions.
Here, a combination of nutrient rich bed rock and a moderate climate has lead to the
formation of fertile soils. High percentages of clay sized particles in some places have
resulted in podzolisation with the development of heavier soils more suited to grazing
than tillage. The accumulation of water in post glacial depressions has also favoured
the development of fens and subsequently raised bogs.

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and improved for agriculture. A well developed grassland farming with a significant
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tillage component is evident.

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The proposed pig unit extension poses no threat to the solid geology of the area.
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Landspreading of slurry, carried out in accordance with the nutrient management

plan, will not adversely impact on the soil resources and will contribute to a more
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3.3 Impact on Air Quality

No air quality data are available from the immediate vicinity of this piggery site.
Nevertheless the location of the site in a rural area at a distance from large urban
areas and the absence of indicative local information such as tree decline indicates
that air quality is excellent and virtually free from pollutants.

An issue which sometimes arises with pig farming is that of odour. Pig farming has
an associated and characteristic smell which can be problematic. The odour
associated with pig farming is caused by a combination of gases but the main
component is a phenol called p-cresol. This compound is also found in human sweat
and is not considered in any way injurious to human health.
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The reality is that anywhere there are pigs there is an associated odour. While
extensive research is ongoing on methods of abatement, the practical mitigation
measures are:

• Air ventilation points on the building are placed as high as possible so that
exhaust air and gases enter the air column as high as possible

• The separation distance of the piggery from nearby dwelling houses is such
that the exhaust air and gases is well dispersed and diluted in the air mass

• The use of downward facing splash plates or slurry tanks and/or the
application of slurry by injection into the soil reduces odour nuisance.

It is noted that there is an existing intensive pig farming unit on the site and that it has

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have no significant adverse impact on local air quality.

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3.4 Impact on Noise

A particular aspect of pig farming in the past gave rise to concerns about noise levels
and those concerns merit some attention here.

Traditionally pigs were fed twice each day. The duration between feeds coupled with
the Pavlovian response to the appearance of a feed cart and operative triggered much
excitement in the pigs. This excitement manifested itself in much noise from the
animals. Naturally this noise could be a source of nuisance in circumstances where
there was poor insulation and nearby neighbours.

Feeding practice in this unit will be the provision of ad lib food i.e. food will be
available at all times to the stock. In additional the proposed buildings will be of solid
construction and will in effect largely contain any noise generated.

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3.5 Impact on Flora & Fauna

The statutory agency with responsibility for protection of flora and fauna and the
implementation of national and EU wildlife legislation is the National Parks and
Wildlife Service. NPWS falls within the remit of the Department of Environment,
Heritage and Local Government.

In recent years NPWS (formerly Duchas) has designated important wildlife areas as
Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). These areas, arising from the amendment of the 1976
Wildlife Act, are now afforded statutory protection.

Two EU Directives, the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Birds Directive
(79/409/EEC), require the mandatory designation of certain Irish sites as Special
Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs). Scheduled lists
of actions prohibited, allowed and permitted with the Ministers consent are made
available for the various site types.

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designated wildlife area. The nearest designated site is the SAC on the River Deel
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(Site Code: 2299 River Boyne and River Blackwater). This is shown on the site map
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in appendix 3 and is located approx 1.1 km east of the proposed site at its closest
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distance. The Royal Canal NHA (Site Code 2103) and Mount Hevey Bog SAC (Site
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Code 1584) are 3.1 km and 4.2 km to the south respectively.

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The legislation requires that the impact of the proposed development be assessed
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under what is known as Appropriate Assessment.

The construction of the proposed pig unit extension will have no impact on the
designated sites mentioned above by virtue of the separation distances involved.

Two of the sites, the River Deel and the Royal Canal are surface water bodies and the
operation of the proposed development could potentially have adverse impacts. Of the
two sites, the River Deel is nearest and water quality is central to its environmental
value. Uncontrolled landspreading of pig slurry from the proposed development could
have a detrimental impact on water quality.

The main mitigation measure proposed in this respect is to landspread the slurry
produced in the proposed unit on foot of a site specific nutrient management plan.
This is considered an acceptable method of protecting water quality and the integrity
of the designated sites.
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The proposed site for the piggery extension is an existing farmyard area which has
been utilised for agricultural purposes for more than 100 years. The yard contains a
hardcore area, a hayshed in poor repair, a length of wall and a disused dwelling house.
A small area of adjoining agricultural grassland will also be used in the development.
The existing structures will be removed and the grassland area will be incorporated in
the extension site.

Nothing of local ecological significance was noted on the site during a walkover
survey.

A small freshwater pond occurs close to the yard. The pond is euthrophic in nature
and is accessed by grazing cattle for water. The pond will not be impacted by the
construction of the extension. Because of its proximity it should however be clearly
indentified to contractors involved in the construction phase and fenced off on a
temporary basis to prevent accidental damage.

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the flora and fauna of the area.

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3.6 Impact on Cultural Heritage

All known archaeological sites and monuments are listed in the Sites and Monument
Record (SMR) for each county. Brief details of the archaeological feature are noted in
the Record and the site is marked on associated 6-inch Ordnance Survey map. Similar
detail is provided on the website [Link]/ .

The SMR mapping for this part of Co. Westmeath indicates that there are no known
archaeological features at or close to the proposed development site. However the
general locality holds a number of recorded archaeological monuments.

The nearest recorded feature is a ringfort or rath denoted WM 020-102 which is

situated about 300m to the south east. There are four other ringforts or raths, WM
020-101, WM 020-100, WM 020-98 and WM 020-130, in the vicinity. The nearest of
these is about 430m to the north east. Each of these five features is identified on the
mapping in appendix 3.

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There will be no soil disturbance or indeed any other interference at or in any way
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close to any of the archaeological sites noted above arising from the propose
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The proposed pig unit extension will take place in a farmyard and field area which has
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been utilized for commercial agriculture for many years. There is no recorded
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archaeology at or close to the site. However in the event of any archaeological

material being unearthed during construction operations all works will cease
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immediately and the relevant authorities will be notified.

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3.7 Impacts on Material Assets

There are a number of possible impacts in this category.

3.7.1 Public Roads

The existing pig unit and the proposed extension are linked to the public road network
by an existing metalled surfaced private road of good quality.

The entrance onto the public road – the R156 - is wide and hedges are low affording
good sight lines in both directions.

Traffic movements during the construction phase will increase somewhat but at

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than 3 per day. This is not significant and will not cause any road usage issues.
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3.7.2 Property Values

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There has been a working pig unit at this location for many years and the local
community is familiar with it. The existing and proposed buildings are well located in
that views afforded to the public are few and in all cases distant. Furthermore
separation distance from existing dwelling houses is good with the closest being 240m
to the north. This particular house is quite well protected by a bank of mature trees
and a high wall along its western boundary.

The next closest house is 400m to the southeast. Ground contours and hedges will
effectively hide views of the proposed development from this dwelling.

There is no argument to sustain a case that the proposal will devalue property in the
locality

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3.7.3 Economic Worth

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The setting of the development in the national and local policy context has been
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outlined at the beginning of this document. In short, national economic growth is

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looking to indigenous production to restore stability to the country and to give a

tangible and sustainable foundation to that growth. Pigmeat production is clearly
identified as a sector where this type of growth is achievable.

Some context on pigmeat production in Ireland is merited. Pig farming in Ireland is an

intensive and technologically sharp business. Animal production methods are efficient
and stock welfare is at the same time paramount. Pigmeat processing obtains very
high percentage of carcass utilization and processors market pigmeat product
globally.

Considerable value added (Irish pigmeat exports were worth €317m in 2010 -
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is obtained in this processing. The proposed development fits readily with this
economic recovery strategy.

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At a local level the build cost of this extension is about €1.3m. All the construction
labour and the vast majority of the construction material will be sourced locally or
regionally and this spend will be important.

The operation of the extension will create two new full time jobs and will secure the
existing three full time operatives. Additionally the spin off servicing of the extension
(feed, veterinary, animal transport, building maintenance, slurry spreading and so on)
will deliver new income sources to contractors and suppliers locally.

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3.8 The Visual Impact

Any new development will have a visual impact in the locality. However the visual
impact of any proposed development is a subjective judgment based on the viewers
perceptions and opinions. An objective and empirical assessment of visual impact can
only be established on foot of a brief description of the existing landscape in this part
of County Westmeath.

3.8.1 The Existing Landscape

The development site is located in and adjacent to an existing farmyard in the

townland of Joristown Upper 1.3 km west of the village of Raharney. Killucan lies

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Settlement patterns in the area have tended to be farm related but there is linear
development on roads close to urban areas and occasional further out from these
centres.

In the Westmeath County Development 2008 the area is described as the River Deel
Lowlands and is characterized as rural with strongly growing villages. No particular
restrictions on developments such as is proposed is noted.

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3.8.2 Visual Impact Assessment

The proposal is to construct four pig houses in a uniform group which effectively will
appear as a single structure.

The pig houses will be constructed in a natural depression and will be sited in and
adjacent to an existing farmyard.

The surrounding landscape contains abundant high hedgerows and trees which afford
considerable natural screening.

The buildings will be of a steel framework with concrete block wall and a smooth
plaster external finish. The height to the eaves will be 3.24m and the height to the
apex of the roves will be 5.07m. The roof cladding plastic coated metal sheeting of a
dark green or grey colouration.

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3.9 The Interaction of Impacts

It is a requirement of environmental impact legislation that possible impacts arising

from the interaction of factors be assessed. It is also important that the aggregate
impact be evaluated.

No amplification effect is anticipated when the interaction of impacts arising from the
construction and operation of the proposed pig unit extension is considered. Likewise,
there is little negative effect on the human and natural environment when the totality
of impacts is quantified.

Negative perceptions in relation to impacts of the proposal are low and in reality are
only associated with poor slurry management and the odour nuisance.

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4.0 THE ALTERNATIVES

Previous sections of this EIS have set out the need for and the justification for the
proposed extension to the pig unit at Joristown.

The legislation requires that alternatives to the proposal be considered.

The ‘do-nothing’ or ‘do the same’ alternatives preclude any further development of
pig farming at the site and undermine primary agriculture production in this locality.
The developers are keen to grow their business and the market prospects and policy
framework are encouraging.

The selection of a different site was given some thought but the particular attributes of
the location, the existing and established infrastructure here and the economy which
this affords make this location the best option to the developer at present.

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Appendix 1

Mapping and Drawings

(Note: To scale only where stated)

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Appendix 2

Agri-environmental Report and Nutrient Management Plan

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Appendix 3

Sensitive Sites – Flora/Fauna & Archaeology

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Piggery Extension

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Joristown Upper
Killucan
Co. Westmeath

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Prepared By:

Andy Dunne [Link]. (Agr.)

Environmental Agricultural Engineering Consultancy Limited
7 Kellyville Park
James Fintan Lalor Avenue
Portlaoise
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Ph: 057 8620157

Email: adunne@[Link]

Client: Mary Murphy Date: 20th April 2012

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Natura Impact Statement

Piggery Extension at Joristown, Raharney,

Co. Westmeath

Planning Reference: - 11/2091

1. Introduction:

Mary Murphy of Gillardstown House, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath has made a

planning application to Westmeath County Council to extend her existing pig

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unit at Joristown Upper near Raharney. The extension comprises the

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born in the existing Joristown unit to slaughter. This extension will end the
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Impact Statement.
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Andy Dunne holds a [Link] (1986) and an [Link](Agr) (1993). Both degrees
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The primary degree provided grounding in botany and zoology. The master’s
degree was in Environmental Resource Management and contained modules
on ecology, landscape management and environmental impact.

Andy Dunne has worked in the area of agriculture and its environmental impact
since 1994.

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2. Natura Impact Statement:

Certain areas of ecological importance in Ireland have been designated as

Natura 2000 sites under the EU Habitats Directive and the earlier EU Birds
Directive. The former directive requires that the impact of a plan or project on
any Natura site be appropriately assessed prior to any approval being given to
proceed with that development.

A key tool in the appropriate assessment process is the preparation of a Natura

Impact Statement. A Natura Impact Statement is essentially a document which
considers and presents the likely and possible direct and indirect impacts of a
plan or project on a Natura site.

Detailed guidelines on appropriate assessment and the preparation of a Natura

Impact Statement have been made available by the National Parks and Wildlife
Service. The recommended format is that:

• The project or plan be outlined,

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3. Description of the Project:

The location of the site is an existing pig unit the townland of Joristown Upper.
The proposed site is 1.3 km west of Raharney and 2.2 km north east of
Killucan. The proposed development will consist of the construction of four pig
fattening houses set out in a unified structure.

The two proposed pig houses on the west will measure 79.4m x 13.9m and will
have an internal floor area of 2,207.3m2. The two proposed houses on the
eastern side of site will be smaller with dimensions of 59.3m x 13.9m giving an
internal floor area of 1,648.5 m2. The four pig houses will be separated by 3 no.
1.5m wide passageways which will also be covered giving the appearance of a
single building. The total footprint of the buildings including the passageways
will be 4,153 m2. The net internal floor area is 3886.6m2.

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Slurry storage tanks will be constructed directly underneath the new housing
and the storage capacity excluding a 200mm freeboard will be approximately
5,752m3. Rainwater directed from the rooves will be stored in tanks underneath
the 3 passage ways.

Eight cylindrical shaped steel feed storage silos will be erected in association
with the proposed unit – four at each end. Livestock loading ramps will be
placed one on each side of the unit. A service road of gravel construction will be
placed around the proposed new and adjoining existing structures.

Drawings showing the location of the site and the proposed layout are included
separately in the planning submission. These drawings show existing and
proposed structures, structural components and finishes.

All works will be carried out by competent contractors and standards and
materials used will comply with the Department of Agriculture’s specifications
for farm buildings. The principal specification is S101 and it is available in the
farm buildings section of the Department of Agriculture website -

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The proposed location is c.440m from the nearest public road – the R156
Killucan to Raharney road. Access to the site from this road is by means of an
existing private paved farm road.

The nearest occupied dwelling house is situated approximately 221m north east
of the proposed development.

The construction period for the project is estimated to be 3-4 months. Local
labour will be involved in most elements of this work and materials, where
possible, will be obtained locally.

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There are two elements of the proposed development which must be

considered – the construction phase and the operation phase.

There are certain risks to the environment in both the construction and
operation of the proposed development. These will be addressed later in this
document.

4. Natura Sites:

Mapping and certain other details of Natura sites are available on the NPWS
website ([Link]). This website indicates that there are two Natura sites in
the general locality. The details are set out in the table underneath:

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Mount Hevey Bog: This is raised bog and is situated about 4.2 km south east
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of the proposed development. It is described in the NPWS site synopsis as

being a good example of raised bog with many intact and regenerating
elements of that habitat type.

Threats noted in the site synopsis include turf cutting, afforestation, land
reclamation for agriculture, drainage and burning.

The separation distance of this SAC from the proposed development indicates
that the pig unit development at Joristown will have no impact on the site.

River Boyne and River Blackwater: This Natura site is designated both as an
SAC and an SPA. It comprises the River Boyne from the Boyne Aqueduct
together with sections of tributary rivers including the Blackwater to the sea at
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The grounds for SAC designation are the occurrence of Atlantic Salmon, River
Lamprey and Otter. Designation is also based on the presence of alkaline fen
and alluvial woodland habitats.

A breeding population of Kingfisher within the site is the basis for SPA
designation.

The maintenance of water quality is fundamental to both SAC and SPA

designations. Agricultural activity and inappropriate fertiliser and slurry usage is
presented in the NPWS site synopsis as a threat to water quality.

The River Boyne is about 11.4 km from the proposed development site.
However the River Deel, which is about 1.2 km east of the proposed
development, is within the Natura designated area from Lough Adeel to the
river’s confluence with the River Boyne.

The proposed development presents a potential risk to the Natura site which
needs to be further considered.

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During construction there is a potential risk of increased suspended solid loads

in the drainage water from construction area. There is also a potential risk of
concrete spillage and drainage water contamination. Both adversely affect the
aquatic environment.

Mitigation factors here are the short construction period, the small footprint of
development and the relatively flat drainage profile from the site which naturally
slows water runoff rates and allows suspended particles to settle out. The flat
site also allows easy containment of any significant concrete spillages.
Standard procedure such as compliance with standard building site Health and
Safety Regulations will also afford mitigation.

In addition to the above points any new clean water drainage systems
discharging to existing watercourses should include appropriate silt trapping
mechanisms. These should be in place before construction commences.

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Areas of soil exposed by digging and grading should be reseeded as soon as

possible after construction works are completed.

Risk to Water Quality during Operation:

The proposed new structures can reasonably be expected to have a life span of
at least 25 years. In this time slurry generated in the unit will be landspread on
agricultural land. Such landspreading can present a potential risk to water
quality.

Before dealing with the specifics of the potential risk it is necessary to give
some context.

The catchment of the Boyne Blackwater system is large and an estimated 2560
km2 of it (i.e. 95%) is given over to agricultural activities
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sound landspreading methods.

The science of nutrient management planning (NMP) is now employed to

carefully match landuse history, soil type and crop need with the amount of
nutrient supplementation required in any given year. The nutrient content of any
animal slurry or manure applied to land is included in all calculations used in the
process.

There are now a suite of nutrient management guidelines which are enshrined
in statutory regulations that provide for the protection and improvement of water
quality. These regulations are the European Communities (Good Agricultural
Practice for Protection of Water) Regulations 2010 – S.I 610 of 2010. They are
commonly known as the ‘Nitrates Regulations’. All farmers are required to
comply with these regulations and there is an inspection programme run by the
Department of Agriculture and the local authorities.

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The regulations set out requirements on landspreading periods, application

rates, application methods and detail crop nutrient needs, set back distances
from sensitive sites – watercourses, wells, domestic houses, public buildings
and so on. In addition direction is given regarding landspreading on shallow and
permeable soil types, slopes and suitable weather condition for landspreading.

In this case a detailed document (the Agri Environmental Report), having regard
to the regulations and setting out the landbank available for slurry spreading
and the spreading criteria, has been prepared and is part of the planning
application. Compliance with the document and the regulations which underpin
it will adequately protect water quality.

In addition the number of animals proposed to be accommodated in the entire

unit will require that it be licensed by the EPA. The IPPC licensing process will
again ensure that slurry collection and landspreading meets all the statutory
requirements for the protection of water quality.

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6. Level of Significance and Statement:

In summary the proposal here is to extend an existing pig unit at Joristown

Upper. The building proposal is technically sound and consistent with current
practice in the sector.

Water quality is considered to be potentially compromised on foot of the

proposal.

Slurry produced will be land spread on a defined area of agricultural land. This
practice places water quality and specifically the River Boyne and Blackwater
SAC/SPA at a potential risk.

Compliance with the principles of nutrient management planning as set out in

the agri environment report submitted with the planning application and the
licensing requirements of the EPA will satisfactorily mitigate the risk.

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Andy Dunne – EAEC Ltd

April 2oth 2012

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THE ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCY
FORA LICENCE.

Notice Is hereby given in accordance with the EPA Acts 1992 to

2008, that Clondrisse Pig Farm Ltd of Gillardstown House,
Castlepollard, Co Westmeath intends to apply to the
Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) for an Integrated
Pollution Prevention and Control Licence (I.P.P.C.) for their pig
rearing installation located at Joristown Upper, Killucan, Co
Westmeath, National Grid Reference E 658683, N 752994.

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information relating to the application as may be furnished to the

agency in the course of the agency's consideration of the
application will, as soon as is practicable after receipt of the
application by the agency, be available for inspection or
purchase at the headquarters of the agency, Johnstown Castle
Estate, Wexford (Tel: Lo-ca1l1890 33 55 99 or 053-9160600)

Signed:

Date: ..
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 Cleaning Services. 087-
148-2660. (20.12) finance available. Tel: 087- ,
cost of making a copy, at the
366-0350. 3(10.01) !the applicatio~may be
CHIMNEY SWEEPING: fully offices of the Planning AuthOrity,
2008 VW PASSAT TDi the Authonty In writing
trained, using the most . . .' nt of the prescribedfee at the Coole Area Office, Castle-
modern sweeping methods diesel, 1.9 hlghilne model, within the period of 5 pollard, Co, Westmeath, during
from top or bottom. Honest, low tax, black, NCT 2014, ginning on the date of Its public opening hours and a
tidy, helpful service. Phone saloon, manual, electnc I the Authority of the submission or observation in
Gerry on 086 159 1216. windows, ASS brakes, alloy 1. relationto the application may be
wheels, cruise control, made in writing to the Planning
3(20.12)
heated seats, rain sensors, th County Council: Author~ on payment of the pre-
light sensors, multiple air Permissionsought for scribed fee of €20.00 within a
KL Chimney bags, air con, VW alloy 3ndexten~ionto exist-
period of 5 weeks, beginning on
Cleaning Services wheels, €11,950, save dustnal unit, to consist
the date of receipt by the Author-
ity of the application.
Kinnegad € . t floor office area, new
22,000 on new. pnce, nsion, alterations to
Fully registered and insured. trad~-In welcome, finance building and all ancil- Application to the Environ-
• Specialisingin cleaningof all available. Tel: 087-366- rks at ModemLabelling mental Protection Agency for
[Link],etc... 0350. 3(10.01) , Zone C, Mullingar a. Lic~nce: Notice Is hereby
2002 MINI (BMW) COOPER, Park, Mullingar, Co. given In accordance with the
• Cleanedwith brushesandtwin EPA Acts 1992 to 2008, that
highpoweredvacuumhoover blue, metallic, white stripe, l. '
Clondrisse Pig Farm Ltd of
alloy wheels, central locking, rtin Doyle.
• All areascovered Gillardstown House, Castlepol-
electric windows, power lijon maybe inspected
lard, Co Westmeath intends to
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~dat the officesof the
Auth 'ty
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[vea Office, County
apply to the Environmental Pro-
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and ControlLicence (I.P.P,C.)for

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after, mint condition, €4,650, laf[lto 4.00pm, Mon- their pig rearing installation
save €25,000 on new price'I~Y) and a submission he located at Joristown Upper,Killu-
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CEMETERY HEAD·
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Tel: 087-366-0350. 3(10.01) o,.,ni,n',relati,on,tothe Grid Reference' E 658683, N

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pigs in an inst1!11ationwhether
CEMETERY HEADSTONES: steering, central locking, ~ ~hedate of rec~ipt
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Martin Nolan, Rathcobican, electric windows, ASS ..nty of the appllca-
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new pnce, Immediate finance mission· sought for an integrated unit. "Sow" means
2704. Catalogue available available, full warranty, [',use of eXisting a female pig after its first farrow-
on request. Personal atten- trade-In welcome. Tel: 087- om financial institu- ing. "Integrated Unit" means a
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366-0350.3(10.01) Imixed use incorpo-

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black, 1.4, terra model, 5 [Link](single A copy of the application for an

.. PROPERTY speed, saloon, manual, ree floors. Penmis- IPPC Licence and such further
information relating to the appli-
'. ANDRENTAL NCT, road certificate 2014, ~htfor aJtera~lons
electric windows, radio/CD, ~hopf~ontto Include
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cation as may be furnished to the
. . land lightingand for agency >ill the course of the
ASS brakes, multiple rear of premises t agency's consideration of the
2 BEDROOM COTTAGE for .b t . 1.\' 0
air ags, power s eenng, ~hopfront,at No. 50 application will, as soon as is
rent in Gaybrook from Jan- central locking, very eco- ~t (former Bank of practicable atter receipt of the
uary, 2013. Tel: 087-631- nomical, low road tax, very ~es), MUllingar,Co. application by the agency, be
2280. 3(03.01) • highly recommended, well ~e existingbuilding available for inspection or pur-
CASTLE POLLARD worth viewing, trade-in wel- ~',structure (refer- chase at the headquarters of the
HOUSE, gas and solid fuel come, finance available; as per Westmeath agency, Johnstown Castle
heating, all mod cons, park- €5,950, 6 month guarantee ,.pment Plan2008- Estate, Wexford (Tel: Lo-call
ing. Tel: 087-244-9811. for parts and labour. Tel: t: Centre ,!arth Ltd, 189033 55 99 or 053-9160600),
3(20.12) 087-366-0350. 3(20.12) f:l may be Inspected Signed, William Murphy, Direc-
!atthe officesof the lor.

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ATTACHMENT B.7.4
Clondrisse Pig Farm Ltd
Gillardstown House
Castle pollard
Mullingar
Co Westmeath

0449661206

Dec 2012.
The Secretary,
Westmeath County Council
County Buildings
Mullingar
Co Westmeath

Notice required by Section 87(1)

of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 & 2003.

Clondrisse Pig Farm Ltd is applying to The Environmental Protection Agency for an
Integrated Pollution Control Licence for its pig breeding and rearing installation located in

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Joristown Upper, Killucan, Co Westmeath. The text of the Site Notice is as follows:
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Westmeath, National Grid Reference E 658683, N 752994.

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The enterprise is classed as: Activity Class 6.2, The rearing of pigs in an installation, whether
within the same complex or within 100 metres of the same complex, where the capacity
exceeds 285 places for sows in an integrated unit. "Sow" means a female pig after its first
farrowing. "Integrated Unit" means a piggery in which pigs are bred and reared to slaughter

A Copy of the application for an IPPC Licence and such further information relating to the
application as may be furnished to the agency in the course of the agency's consideration of
the application will, as soon as is practicable after receipt of the application by the agency, be
available for inspection or purchase at the headquarters of the agency, Johnstown Castle
Estate, Wexford (Tel: Lo-call 1890335599 or 053-9160600)

William Murphy.
Director. Date DEC ZoIZ.'

Signed:

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 Attachment D.1.
Description of the facility methods, processes and operating procedures for the activity.

The site layout plan identifies the structures that are devoted to pig production on the site. The
pig houses and tanks listed in Attachments D.2 and D.3, respectively, summarise the current
functional use of the different houses and the available capacity of all the slurry collection and
storage tanks in the installation.
The total floor area of existing pig houses is about 7050 m2. The accommodation is adequate for
all the mixed population of pigs of all ages produced by 500 sows. All progeny are reared from
birth to a sale weight of about 110kg. The capacity of existing pig slurry tanks is about
10,338m3 allowing for 200mm freeboard on all tanks. Capacity is greater than the six months
storage capacity required by S.I 101 of 2009 (the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations).
The production process involves the breeding, rearing and fattening of pigs. Pigs are reared to
about 26 days on sows and subsequently on balanced diets to about 170 days of age and about
110kg live weight. At this weight, pigs are sold and dispatched to a slaughter plant for meat
production. These details can vary somewhat with variation in markets. The environmental and
nutritional requirements of the pigs change as they progress through the production process. The
changes in requirements are met by moving the pigs at critical ages and weights to different
houses within the facility and by changing to more appropriate diets. Major inputs are pig feed
(mostly cereal and soya) fortified with the minerals and vitamins essential for pig health and

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well-being. As pigs grow older, they progress satisfactorily at reducing house temperatures and
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the first 3 days of life. Most mortality is caused by pigs being weak at birth or by being overlain
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practices in relation to maintenance and strategic cleaning and disinfectant programmes for pig
houses. Dead pig carcases are removed from the installation for disposal in accordance with
S.I.252 of 2008 (the BSE and Animal By-Products Regulations). A record of all despatches of
waste from the site is maintained at the site.
While live pigs are the main product, produced as the raw material for the pork and bacon
processing industry, pig manure is a major and important by-product. It is collected in tanks
under / near pig housing accommodation, and is stored pending sale and distribution to farmers
for use by them as a source of NPK plant nutrients for their crops on their holdings. Distribution
and transport of pig manure from the installation for use by customers to fertilise farmland in
their holdings is separately and generally authorised under the BSE and Animal By-Products
Regulations (S.I. 252 of 2006) and the Nitrates Regulations (S.I. 101 of 2009), and the
deposition of the manure and all other fertilisers on farmland by the Occupiers of holdings who
acquire it, is separately controlled under the Nitrates Regulations (SI 101 of 2009). A record of
all pig manure despatches from the site is maintained at the site, as required by SI 101 of 2009.
The management and operation of a pig enterprise is a seven days a week job with staff in
attendance as required to manage and monitor feeding and health and welfare of the animals.
Most feeding and ventilation are controlled by automated monitoring and control systems.

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SCHEDULE OF PIG HOUSES.

House No Current use Length, m Width, m Area, m2

A Dry Sow 46.81 12.49 585
B Farrowing 32.57 10.57 344
B1 Farrowing 21.47 11.60 249
C Dry Sow 27.50 10.75 296
D Weaners 31.30 12.34 386
E Weaners 11.32 5.25 59
F Dry Sows 66.31 16.65 1,104
G Weaners 15.10 15.10 228
H Weaners 14.25 14.25 203
1 Finishing 79.45 12.95 1,029
2 Finishing 79.45 12.95 1,029
3 Finishing 59.35 12.95 769
4 Finishing 59.35 12.95 769

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 Attachment No. D .3

SCHEDULE OF MANURE TANKS.

Capacity, m3
Width, Depth,
Tank No House No Length, m m m Gross Adjusted
A A 46.81 12.49 1.22 713 596
B B 32.57 10.57 0.91 315 246
B1 B1 21.47 11.60 0.61 152 102
C C 27.50 10.75 0.91 270 211
D D 31.30 12.34 1.83 706 629
E E 11.32 5.25 0.61 36 24
F F 66.31 16.65 2.44 2,692 2,471
G G 15.10 15.10 0.91 207 162
H H 14.25 14.25 0.91 185 144
1 1 79.45 12.95 1.80 1,852 1,646
2 2 79.45 12.95 1.80 1,852 1,646

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Adjusted capacity allows for 200mm "freeboard".

Estimated annual manure production, m3 per sow:

500 Sows plus progeny to bacon weight 16.224 m3 per sow 8,112 m3

TOTAL 8,112 m3

Combined capacity of tanks would hold 66 Week's manure output.

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Sale or Supply of manure to farmers.

There is no emission of slurry, effluent, ash or sludges to ground in the installation or

from the installation.

The operator of the installation, the applicant for a licence, does not "landspread"
pig manure / slurry from the installation on land controlled by the licence. All pig manure
is sold and transferred from the installation to farmers who acquire it for use on their
holdings in accordance with legislation. Pig manure produced in the installation is NOT
released to land or to ground and is NOT an emission to ground.

Pig manure is collected and stored in tanks in the installation until some local farmers
acquire it for their use as fertiliser on their farmland. The distribution of manure to
individual farmer customers who use it is limited to the amount ordered by them. It is
supplied to them in compliance with the relevant terms prescribed in SI 252 of 2008 (the
ABP Regulations), SI 253 of 2008 (The Fertilisers & Soil Improvers Order) and all
transfers are recorded in compliance with Article 23 of SI 101 of 2009 [European
Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2009]. A
record is maintained of all dispatches of manure from the installation and that record is
available at the installation for inspection by authorised inspectors.

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for them in S.I. 101 of 2009, (previously S.I. 378 of 2006). The applicant does not and
cannot control, or pretend to control, actions or practices of others outside the
installation.

The sale and transfer of pig manure from the installation and the purchase or acquisition
of pig manure from the installation by customer farmers are regulated and are required to
comply with Regulations in S.I. 252 of 2008, which implements Council Regulation 1774
of 2002 in Ireland. The collection, storage, transfer and deposition on farmland of pig
manure is regulated and is required to comply with Regulations in S.I 101 of 2009
implement the "Nitrates" Directive EC/676/91) and were made under the European
Communities Act 1972.

Compliance with those and other relevant Regulations by the different responsible parties
provides for the level of protection of the environment from adverse impacts as a result of
the production, storage, transfer and use on farmland of all fertiliser materials, including
pig manure and all other manures from farmed animals.

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Raw Materials, Products and Energy Use.

G.1. Raw Materials

The raw materials used in the activity are:

Water: Annual water usage is estimated as about 10,000 m3.

Water source is from the well on-site and public supply as back-up.

Feed: About 3,000 tonnes of dry meal or equivalent is used per year.
There are 4 main classes of feed used for different classes of animals.
Feeds or ingredients are purchased from the feed trading / milling industry. Typical
approximate composition of the main classes of feeds used is (g/kg):

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Dry sow ration: 150 60 60 40 6 13.2
Lactating sow ration: 180 45 60 60 7 13.5
Weaner ration: 190 35 50 50 7 14.0

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Fattening Ration: 170 40 50 50 6 13.5
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Vet Medicines: Antibiotics

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Hormones (re lactation and pregnancy)

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Disinfectants (hygiene)
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The materials produced in the installation are pigs (main product) and pig manure (by-
product). Annual output of pigs is about 12,500 finished in the installation. Annual output of
manure is about 8,112m3, all of which is sold off the installation for use by farmers in
fertilising their farmland.

G.2. Energy Efficiency

There is no energy generated by the activity and energy generation is not proposed.

The main source of energy used in the installation is electricity. It is used for lighting and for
power to drive feed distribution systems, ventilation systems and equipment used in the
maintenance and running of the activity in the installation. The second energy source is oil
(kerosene), which is used to provide heat for areas occupied by young pigs. Annual kerosene
usage is about 20m3. Buildings are well insulated to ensure minimal heat loss through roofs
and walls and so conserve heat when necessary within houses. Ventilation and heating are
managed so as to avoid excessive dissemination of heated air and so conserve heat and
optimise fuel efficiency. An energy audit will be undertaken.

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 Attachment I.5
Measures necessary to ensure achievement of the objectives set at indents (a) to (f)
in Section I.5. Environmental Considerations and BAT.
The measures considered necessary are:
(i) A secure fence around the instllation and landscaping comprising hedging
and trees, where necessary, to blend the site into the rural landscape.
(ii) Maintenance of the storm water drainage system to properly collect and
discharge to field drainage all clean rainwater from roofs and clean
surfaces.
(iii) Maintenance of soiled water drains to properly collect any effluent or
soiled water and divert it to the nearest manure tank.
(iv) The collection and the dispatch of all animal manure from the installation
to customer farmers who order a supply for their use to fertilise lands in
their holdings, all as prescribed in legislation (currently SI 252 of 2008, SI
253 of 2008 and SI 101 of 2009), and so support and facilitate the lawful
use by customers of pig manure acquired and transferred from the
installation.
(v) Record and maintain records of all consignments of pig manure dispatched
from the installation as prescribed in S.I 101 of 2009.
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(vi) The collection and the removal from the installation of hazardous waste
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materials (spent fluorescent lighting tubes, empty aerosol containers and

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veterinary waste) generated in the installation. Such wastes are to be

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removed only to sites authorised or agreed as appropriate for the disposal

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(vii) The collection and the removal from the installation of all dead animals
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and animal tissues in the manner prescribed in legislation (currently SI 252

of 2008). Collection is to be by an authorised collector, for rendering at an
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(viii) Ensure collection of animal tissues from the installation is in appropriate

watertight and covered containers, and timely removal so as to ensure
minimal generation or release of odours either at the installation or during
transit to the authorised rendering destination.
(ix) Monitor and maintain records in relation to the discharge of storm water
from the installation.
(x) Record and maintain required records of all consignments of waste
despatched from the installation.
(xi) Maintain a Safety Statement and develop an accident prevention policy.
(xii) Establish and maintain a procedure to guide dealing with an accident, an
incident or an emergency.
(xiii) A procedure for implementation in the event of cessation of the activity in
the installation is proposed in section K.
Implementation of the above will ensure that the volume of waste produced will be
small, significant effects on the environment will be avoided and the risk of
incidents of environmental significance will be near zero.

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 Attachment L
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS.

Specifications relevant to the activity in the installation have not been issued by the
Agency under section 5 (3) of the EPA Acts, 1992 and 2003. However, best
techniques available have been adopted in the design and management and
maintenance of the installation so as to achieve a high general level of protection of
the environment as a whole. The quantities of wastes generated are very small
relative to the quantities of product and by-product produced.

The requirements of Section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and (vii) to (x) of the EPA Act’s,
1992 and 2003 shall be met, because :
Any emission from the activity will not contravene any current relevant air quality
standard and will comply with any emission limit value currently specified under
the Air pollution Act 1987,
Any emission will comply with and will not contravene any current quality standard
for waters prescribed under section 6 of the Local Government (Water Pollution)
Act 1977,
Any emissions will comply with and will not contravene any relevant standard
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prescribed in regulations made under European Communities Act 1972 or any other
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enactment,
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Any noise will not contravene any current regulations under section 106 of the EPA
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Act 1992,
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Any emissions will not cause significant environmental pollution,

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Production of waste will be minimised and disposal of wastes produced will be in as

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prescribed,
Energy will be used as efficiently as possible,
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Necessary measure will be taken to prevent accidents, and to limit consequence for
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the environment and remedy such consequences if an accident where an accident

occurs, and
Necessary measures will be taken on permanent cessation of the activity to avoid
any risk of environmental pollution and to return the site to a satisfactory state,
AND
It shall be company policy to ensure that management of the activity and
maintenance of the installation (as described in various sections of this application)
shall be supportive of and consistent with achievement of those objectives.

The activity is not carried out on, and will not be carried out on, and is not
located such that it is liable to have an adverse effect on -
(a) A site placed on a list in accordance with Chapter 1 of SI 94 of 1997, or
(b) A site where consultation has been initiated in accordance with Article
5 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), or
(c) a European site as defined in Article 2 of SI 94 of 1997.

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The installation is not in or adjacent to any site of the above classes.

The activity is NOT liable to have an adverse effect on water quality in light of, or
for the purpose of, S.I. No. 258 of 1998 (Local Government (Water Pollution)
Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998), because
the manner in which manure/fertiliser produced in the installation may be used on
holdings to which it is and will be sold and supplied as provided for in S.I 52 of
2008, is prescribed in detailed terms in S.I. 101 of 2009 [European Communities
(Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2009]. The
2009 Regulations have been framed in specific and detailed terms so as to ensure
as far as practicable that the use of fertilisers, including pig manure and animal
manure from all other sources on farmland will not impact adversely on the
quality of either surface waters or groundwater.

None of the substances specified in the Schedule of the EPA

(Licensing)(amendment) Regulations 2004 are discharged by the activity to the
relevant medium.

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The Applicant or the Directors of the company have not been convicted under the
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EPA Acts 1992 and 2003, the Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2003, the Local
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Government (Water pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 or the Air Pollution Act 1987.
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The Directors have many years experience managing pig farms and hold a
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Certificate in Pig Herd Management and a Degree in Agricultural Science.

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Employees are appropriately qualified by experience and training.

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The applicant has adequate resources to meet current and anticipated liabilities.
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