The benefits of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are employed by many organisation in the private and public sector. Below is a sample of case studies in the Public Sector.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
The Government Department responsible for the development of agriculture, fisheries and food policy in Ireland. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Bord Iascaigh Mhara is the Irish State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish Sea Fishing and Aquaculture industries. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Coillte
Coillte is a commercial company operating in forestry, land based businesses, renewable energy and panel products. The company employs approx 1,200 people and was established in 1988. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Marine Institute
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Teagasc
Teagasc is the agriculture and food development authority of Ireland and is designed to reward farmers for carrying out their farming activities in an environmentally friendly manner. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Failte Ireland
Failte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority whose role is to promote Irish Tourism at home and abroad. In order to assist its tourism promotion activities, Failte Ireland decided to create a web-site www.discoverireland.ie with an online map system. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Irish Sports Council
The Irish Sports Council is the statutory national body with responsibility to plan, lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. The vision of the Irish Sports Council is one where sport contributes to enhancing the quality of Irish life. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Shannon Development
Shannon Development is a government owned regional development company dedicated to promoting and developing the Shannon Region of Ireland. Shannon Development needed to create spatial data as an integrated part of their day-to-day work. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Údarás na Gaeltachta
Established in 1980, Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland is one of the two North/South Implementation Bodies that are co-sponsored by the Department of Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs in the South and the Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure in the North. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has responsibility for the Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Energy sectors. It regulates, protects and develops the Natural Resources of Ireland. Read more about this GIS case study here…
An Post
An Post is a major commercial organisation providing a wide range of services which encompass postal, communication, retail and money transmission services. Read more about this GIS case study here…
Bord Gáis Networks
Bord Gáis Networks is a business unit within Bord Gáis which builds, operates and maintains the natural gas network in the Republic of Ireland. Read more about this GIS case study here…