Cite this as: Corns, A., O'Keeffe, J. and Swan, R. 2023 Developing Access to Digital Archaeology Data Resources in Ireland, Internet Archaeology 63. https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.63.4
The creation of a trusted digital archive in Ireland with the establishment of the Digital Repository of Ireland provides the opportunity to archive, manage and facilitate open access to archaeological and historic environment digital data. This overview explores the present situation in Ireland and describes the current responsibilities of several of the state bodies and organisations in Ireland and their response to providing open data. Examples are given within the geospatial domain, where more progress has been achieved, and the initiatives of Transport Infrastructure Ireland in opening up their resources are examined. Finally, with the advent of new government policy and potential legislation, future possibilities are highlighted.
Corresponding author: Anthony Corns
anthony@discoveryprogramme.ie
The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland
John O'Keeffe
ceo@discoveryprogramme.ie
The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland
Rónán Swan
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
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