Developing Access to Digital Archaeology Data Resources in Ireland

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• archaeology
• ireland
• digital archiving
• open data
• policy