About Ecofact

Ecofact Environmental Consultants Ltd. is Ireland’s leading independent provider of ecology surveys and environmental management services. The company was established in 1999 by Dr. William O’Connor, a senior environmental scientist who had previously worked for the Irish Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Ecofact offers extensive services relating to terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments.

Project management experience

We can manage the environmental aspects of a project from its inception through to construction and ongoing operational environmental management.

We have expertise in the fields of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS), Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Article 6 Appropriate Assessment (AA), Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). We have the qualifications and experience to provide accurate baseline environmental information and impact assessments for projects and developments including road and pipeline infrastructure, waste water treatment, river management, wind energy, hydroelectric schemes, housing developments, aquaculture and quarries. We also provide a wide range of survey and monitoring services in relation to the natural environment.

ECOFACT employs permanent full time senior environmental consultancy staff, field ecologists and temporary seasonal staff. All permanent senior environmental scientists are chartered members of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM), the Society of Biology (SOB) and the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM).

We aim to exceed our client’s expectations and will ensure that your project meets the highest ecological and environmental management standards.

If you would like to receive a copy of our company profile please email us at info@ecofact.ie.

Over 20 year’s professional ecological management experience. He is a graduate of the University of Wales, Cardiff where he was awarded an MSc degree in Applied Hydrobiology, and the National University of Ireland, Galway where he received a PhD degree in Zoology. Read More >

Project management experience

We can manage the environmental aspects of a project from its inception through to construction and ongoing operational environmental management.

We have expertise in the fields of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS), Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Article 6 Appropriate Assessment (AA), Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). We have the qualifications and experience to provide accurate baseline environmental information and impact assessments for projects and developments including road and pipeline infrastructure, waste water treatment, river management, wind energy, hydroelectric schemes, housing developments, aquaculture and quarries. We also provide a wide range of survey and monitoring services in relation to the natural environment.

ECOFACT employs permanent full time senior environmental consultancy staff, field ecologists and temporary seasonal staff. All permanent senior environmental scientists are chartered members of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM), the Society of Biology (SOB) and the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM).

We aim to exceed our client’s expectations and will ensure that your project meets the highest ecological and environmental management standards.

If you would like to receive a copy of our company profile please email us at info@ecofact.ie.

Fields of Expertise

We have the qualifications and experience to provide accurate baseline environmental information and impact assessments for projects and developments including road and pipeline infrastructure, waste water treatment, river management, wind energy, hydroelectric schemes, housing developments, aquaculture and quarries.

We also provide a wide range of survey and monitoring services in relation to the natural environment.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS)

We ensure that all reporting and environmental impact assessment projects carried out take account of the relevant legislative requirements and guideline documents available.

Ecological Impact Assessment

Assesses the potential effects of a development on habitats and species; particularly those protected by national and international legislation or considered to be of particular nature conservation importance.

Article 6 Appropriate Assessment

We are experts in preparing reports to inform the Appropriate Assessment process, commencing at the screening stage through to completion as necessary.

Environmental Risk Assessment

A systematic approach for identification, evaluation, mitigation and control of hazards that could occur by a substance, activity or natural occurrence.

Strategic Environmental Assessment

Providing for a high level of protection of the environment and to promote sustainable development by contributing to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of specified Plans and Programmes.

Biological Water Quality Assessments

Freshwater biological water quality assessments have become an essential part of water resource management due to its effectiveness in determining the health of a body of water.

Ecofact is commited to excellence and customer satisfaction, providing tailored solutions for projects to minimise environmental impacts.