The nature of archaeological fieldwork has changed dramatically over the last two decades. This is immediately apparent in the near total eclipse of ‘research’ excavations by ‘predevelopment’ excavations. The uneven distribution of archaeological work, favouring hotspots of
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Functions of the National Roads Authority The National Roads Authority (NRA) was established in 1994, as an independent statutory body under the Roads Act 1993. The NRA’s primary function is to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads. Its current
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This paper will outline the main aspects of legislation and policy on the protection of thearchaeological heritage with special reference to road construction. It is not intended as adetailed account of all aspects of archaeological legislation as its focus is on matters ofpartic
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The National Museum of Ireland has a number of statutory functions relating to the conduct of archaeological excavation and post-excavation work. The Museum’s role is set out in the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 1994 as well as in a number of ministerial policy documents. The M
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Article 3 of the second European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Council of Europe 1992) prescribes that archaeological excavations should be conducted by qualified and authorised persons. This has generated considerable debate throughout Europe on th
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