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A Public Information Period on the South Coast DMAP Proposal is now open
The Department of the Environment has announced that a Public Information Period has been opened in relation to the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal published in July.
The South Coast DMAP Proposal puts forward an initial ‘proposed’ geographical area within which future offshore renewable energy development may take place. The geographical area of this initial proposal is approximately 8,600 square kilometres in size, extending from the High-Water Mark on Ireland’s south coast to the 80-metre depth contour and/or the edge of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
On the announcement of the public in formation period, the Department says:
“We have opened an eight-week public information period which will include face-to-face public information events in a number of venues at coastal communities within counties Wexford, Waterford and Cork. Further information relating to these events will be updated regularly and available here.
“The aim of this initial public information period is to gather stakeholder feedback on aspects of the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal and seek the views of local communities off Ireland’s South Coast to help determine where future offshore wind energy developments will take place. We are keen to hear from interested citizens and a range of stakeholders, including local community organisations, fishing communities, as well as environmental and business groups within counties Waterford, Wexford and Cork.”
The Department is asking the public to read study the South Coast DMAP Proposal and to take part in the online survey. Closing date for submissions is Tuesday 26 September 2023 at 5.30pm.
If you would like a copy of the relevant Shapefiles, please get in touch at [email protected]
Alternatively, submissions can also be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to:
International and Offshore Energy Division
South Coast DMAP Proposal Submission
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin 2
D02 X285
