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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS<br />
Table 5.5 Occupational Group, County Meath<br />
Occupational Group Percentage<br />
Farming, fishing and forestry workers 4%<br />
Manufacturing workers 13%<br />
Building and Construction workers 10%<br />
Clerical, managing and government workers 20%<br />
Communication and transport workers 6%<br />
Sales and commerce workers 13%<br />
Professional, technical and health workers 15%<br />
Service workers 10%<br />
Other<br />
Source: CSO, 2008<br />
9%<br />
Table 5.5 illustrates the occupational group of persons living in Meath. Clerical, managing and<br />
government workers represent the highest percentage of workers (20%), while farming, fishing and<br />
forestry workers represent the lowest percentage (4%).<br />
Gypsum industries and College proteins are located in proximity to the current <strong>compost</strong>ing site. These<br />
industries provide employment in the region.<br />
5.2.4 Land Use / Agriculture<br />
The site currently contains a <strong>compost</strong>ing <strong>facility</strong>. The proposed extension area is comprised primarily of<br />
existing hardstand and also a small amount of planted woodland.<br />
5.2.5 Tourism and Amenities<br />
According to the Meath County Development Plan, 2007-2013, ‘Meath has much to offer as a tourist<br />
destination – in particular its rich heritage, the quality of the rural landscape and its coastline’ (Ref<br />
Section 3.3.1).<br />
Meath, according to Fáilte Ireland, is located in the East & Midlands Tourist Region. The East &<br />
Midlands Region consists of Counties Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Offaly East and<br />
Westmeath. The latest available statistics from Fáilte Ireland are for the year ending December 2008.<br />
These statistics state that the number of overseas visitors to the East & Midlands Region was 839,000<br />
in 2008. The total tourism revenue generated from these visits was €311.9 million.<br />
Table 5.6 Overseas Tourism to Meath 2008<br />
Britain M. Europe N. America Other Total<br />
Number of Visitors (000s) 66 41 27 6 140<br />
Revenue Generated (€m) 20 16 7 1 45<br />
Source: Fáilte Ireland 2008<br />
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