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Construction aggregates and dimension stone are basic materials essential for construction. Both materials are predominantly sourced from ‘Non-Scheduled’ minerals (refer to the definition in Section 1.2).
A recent review of the Irish construction materials sector indicates that approximately 100 to 110 million tonnes of aggregates are used annually (Irish Concrete Federation (ICF), 2000 and see Main Report for this project). This includes aggregates used in the production of concrete products, bituminous mixes and asphalt, and fill materials (Figs 1.1 and 1.2).
In addition, Irish dimension stone operators produce approximately 250 thousand tonnes of cut stone annually (private communication, Irish Dimension Stone Producers Association, 2000) (Figs 1.3 and 1.4). There is a significant export market in northern Europe for these products and up to 50% of the dimension stone produced in Ireland is exported to Belgium, Holland and Germany.
For the purposes of these guidelines, construction aggregates are sub-divided into two main categories
Saylor - Personal Name
1st Edtion
1-84095-189-3
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Environmental Protection Agency
Management
English
Environmental Protection Agency,
2006
Ireland
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