Public Consultation on the Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (SC-DMAP) is now open

The draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (SC-DMAP) is the first sub-national forward maritime spatial plan for offshore renewable energy proposed by the State. It will provide for the sustainable development of offshore wind through consideration of environmental protection and existing marine users and activities.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications want to hear your views on how Ireland, and in particular the South Coast can best harness this opportunity to maximise benefits for our climate, environment and local coastal communities.

Please see link here to further information on how to make a submission to the consultation and the consultation events which are taking place from the 15 May to the 6 June 2024 at various location in the South East.

The closing date for submissions is 5:00pm on the 14 June 2024.