Members of the public have been invited to have their say on what Ireland’s plan to achieve the targets laid down in the EU Nature Restoration Law mean to their local areas.
A total of 10 meetings are scheduled to take place across the country, eight of which will be in-person meetings, with another two to take place online.
The meetings have been dedicated to different ecosystem types, including agricultural, upland and peatland habitats.
The views shared during the meetings are to be shared with the independent advisory committee tasked with advising Government on its nature restoration plan.
Brussels approval
The plan must be submitted to Brussels ahead of its approval, setting out the actions and lands that will be used to meet Ireland’s legally-binding targets under the EU Nature Restoration Law.
Minister of State for nature Christopher O’Sullivan said the events are aimed at giving members of the public a chance to “explore what the Nature Restoration Law means for their region and share perspectives on how it could be delivered”.
“I have no doubt that communities are way ahead of us all in their thinking and there are undoubtedly lots of brilliant ideas just waiting to be unearthed to help restore our wildlife and they habitats they depend on,” said Minister O’Sullivan.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) director general Niall Ó Donnchú said that the agency has been upping its efforts to engage with the public over recent years.
“The benefits are evident – not just in the enhanced relationships with communities and individuals in our shared goal of protecting nature, but also in the collaborative design and implementation of the work we do together,” the NPWS head commented.
“We know that people must be at the heart of the solution for nature and we’re looking forward to hearing what communities have to say.”
Where and when?
14 September - Lahinch, Co Clare, to focus on coastal ecosystems.25 September - Iveragh, Co Kerry, to focus on upland ecosystems.2 October - Killybegs, Co Donegal, to focus on marine ecosystems.5 October - Askeaton, Co Limerick, to focus on agricultural ecosystems.11 October - Carlingford, Co Louth, to focus on upland and coastal ecosystems.18 October - Ballyforan, Co Roscommon, to focus on peatland ecosystems.28 October - Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow, to focus on urban ecosystems.30 October - Phibsboro, Co Dublin, to focus on urban ecosystems.An additional two online meetings will be held towards the end of October, with details to be announced.
Members of the public have been invited to have their say on what Ireland’s plan to achieve the targets laid down in the EU Nature Restoration Law mean to their local areas.
A total of 10 meetings are scheduled to take place across the country, eight of which will be in-person meetings, with another two to take place online.
The meetings have been dedicated to different ecosystem types, including agricultural, upland and peatland habitats.
The views shared during the meetings are to be shared with the independent advisory committee tasked with advising Government on its nature restoration plan.
Brussels approval
The plan must be submitted to Brussels ahead of its approval, setting out the actions and lands that will be used to meet Ireland’s legally-binding targets under the EU Nature Restoration Law.
Minister of State for nature Christopher O’Sullivan said the events are aimed at giving members of the public a chance to “explore what the Nature Restoration Law means for their region and share perspectives on how it could be delivered”.
“I have no doubt that communities are way ahead of us all in their thinking and there are undoubtedly lots of brilliant ideas just waiting to be unearthed to help restore our wildlife and they habitats they depend on,” said Minister O’Sullivan.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) director general Niall Ó Donnchú said that the agency has been upping its efforts to engage with the public over recent years.
“The benefits are evident – not just in the enhanced relationships with communities and individuals in our shared goal of protecting nature, but also in the collaborative design and implementation of the work we do together,” the NPWS head commented.
“We know that people must be at the heart of the solution for nature and we’re looking forward to hearing what communities have to say.”
Where and when?
14 September - Lahinch, Co Clare, to focus on coastal ecosystems.25 September - Iveragh, Co Kerry, to focus on upland ecosystems.2 October - Killybegs, Co Donegal, to focus on marine ecosystems.5 October - Askeaton, Co Limerick, to focus on agricultural ecosystems.11 October - Carlingford, Co Louth, to focus on upland and coastal ecosystems.18 October - Ballyforan, Co Roscommon, to focus on peatland ecosystems.28 October - Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow, to focus on urban ecosystems.30 October - Phibsboro, Co Dublin, to focus on urban ecosystems.An additional two online meetings will be held towards the end of October, with details to be announced.
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