
Ireland's Leading Independent Environmental & Ecological Consultancy
WHEN TIME MATTERS - WE ALWAYS DELIVER

Kingfisher Environmental Consultants & Ecologists run by Fred Symmons and based in Donegal is
a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy with over 30 years of professional expertise in Ireland.
We provide services in Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo, as well as nationwide to an extensive client base and pride ourselves in providing extremely short turnaround times for reports and a unique personal and cost-efficient professional service to individuals and large industry.
How Can We Help You?
We offer extensive knowledge and experience through a range of specialised environmental consultancy advice. We form an essential link for our clients in liaising with Local Authorities keeping your project or business operating within standards set out in Irish and European Environmental, Planning, Waste and Ecological Law.
Our Consultancy Services:
Appropriate Assessment Screening & Natura Impact Statements
Our company has a strong background in ecology and flora and fauna assessments. Indeed we are Full Members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management CIEEM. We are Ecologists and undertake Ecological Reports in Donegal, and all over Ireland Appropriate Assessments, Natura Impact Statements and Appropriate Assessment Screening on behalf of private and semi-state authorities and we work closely with Architects and Engineers on one-off housing and industrial development AA Screening projects.
Waste Management Consultancy
We specialise in Waste Facility Permit Applications, Certificate of Registrations and Waste Licences for the reclamation and filling of agricultural land; quarry restoration; Article 27 Notifications for By-Product Soil and End of Waste for Concrete; scrap metal recycling facilities; car and truck dismantlers and ELV and ATF facilities; C&D recycling; and other waste recycling facilities. We provide a Nationwide service to hauliers and waste collectors for Waste Collection Permit Applications and Reviews to the NWCPO.
Planning Consultancy and Planning Applications
We have extensive legal and planning experience in the preparation of planning applications for new and existing industrial facilities including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR); planning reports; Section 5 Exemptions; planning submissions and appeals - We offer a comprehensive and experienced project management planning service to Waste Facilities and Sand and Gravel Pits and Quarries.
Why Choose Kingfisher Environmental Consultants?
✅ Unmatched Reputation
We collaborate closely with Architectural Firms, Engineers, State Bodies, and Private Clients across Ireland, providing professional reports. With a solid reputation for excellence, we work efficiently with Local Planning Authorities nationwide.
✅ Expertise and Proven Success
With over 30 years of experience, we have successfully prepared over 200 AA Screening Reports and NIS documents. Our extensive background in Environmental, Ecological, Waste, and Planning Law ensures our reports support your planning approval process. We boast an impressive 98% success rate.
✅ Fast and Efficient Turnaround
We pride ourselves on delivering AA Screening Reports and NIS in just 3 to 7 working days from the date of engagement—fast, reliable, and on time.
✅ Affordable and Transparent Pricing
Our pricing is competitive and inclusive, with no hidden fees. We offer fair, cost-effective services to meet your needs.
✅ Quality Assurance and Accreditation
As Full Members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), we hold the necessary qualifications to carry out Appropriate Assessments. We also carry Professional Indemnity Insurance for added peace of mind.
CONTACT US
*NATIONWIDE SERVICE*
The Railway Cottage,
Mullanboys, Inver,
Donegal Town,
Co. Donegal
Ireland
F94 R3P9
Contact:
Fred Symmons B.Env.Sc. (HONS) MCIEEM
Senior Environmental Consultant
Tel: 087 2641979
freddiesymmons[at]hotmail.com