6. The developer shall engage a suitably qualified archaeologist, to monitor…

6. The developer shall engage a suitably qualified archaeologist, to monitor (licensed under the National Monuments Acts) all site clearance works, topsoil stripping and groundworks. Prior to the commencement of such works, the archaeologist shall consult with, and forward to the local authority archaeologist, or the National Monument Service, as appropriate, a method statement for written agreement. The use of appropriate tools and/or machinery to ensure the preservation and recording of any surviving archaeological remains, shall be necessary. Should archaeological remains be identified, during the course of archaeological monitoring, all works shall cease in the area of archaeological interest, pending a decision of the local authority, in consultation with the National Monuments Service, regarding appropriate mitigation preservation in-situ, or excavation. The developer shall facilitate the archaeologist in recording any remains identified. Any further archaeological mitigation requirements specified by the local authority, following consultation with the National Monuments Service, shall be complied with by the developer. Following the completion of all archaeological work on site, and any necessary post-excavation specialist analysis, the local authority and the National Monuments Service shall be furnished with a final archaeological report describing the results of the monitoring, and any subsequent required archaeological investigative work/excavation required. All resulting and associated archaeological costs shall be borne by the developer.