Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown seeks views on nature plan
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has launched a public consultation on its new biodiversity plan for 2027 to 2032. Residents are invited to share insights to help protect local wildlife and habitats as the county addresses ongoing biodiversity challenges.
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened a public consultation on its draft County Biodiversity Action Plan for 2027–2032, inviting residents to contribute their ideas and local knowledge. The plan aims to address ongoing biodiversity loss, which has seen visible declines in pollinators such as bees across the county, while building on the growing efforts of communities already working to protect wildlife and restore habitats.
The consultation responds to Ireland’s 2019 declaration of a Biodiversity Crisis and aligns with the EU Nature Restoration Law adopted in 2024, which sets binding targets for nature recovery. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, with its mix of urban and natural landscapes, plays a key role in safeguarding biodiversity, and this plan will guide local action to enhance ecosystems and species resilience.
Councillor Barry Saul, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, emphasised the importance of community involvement. “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s rich variety of habitats and wildlife deserves protection, and this plan is a vital step forward,” he said. “I urge everyone to contribute their insights so we can create a robust strategy for our natural heritage.”
Public engagement sessions will take place during the consultation period, with written submissions also accepted. The consultation closes at midnight on 2 November 2026. The discussion document and online survey are available on the council’s website, where residents can share their views confidentially. For further details, contact dlr on 01 205 4700 or email [email protected].
The consultation responds to Ireland’s 2019 declaration of a Biodiversity Crisis and aligns with the EU Nature Restoration Law adopted in 2024, which sets binding targets for nature recovery. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, with its mix of urban and natural landscapes, plays a key role in safeguarding biodiversity, and this plan will guide local action to enhance ecosystems and species resilience.
Councillor Barry Saul, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, emphasised the importance of community involvement. “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s rich variety of habitats and wildlife deserves protection, and this plan is a vital step forward,” he said. “I urge everyone to contribute their insights so we can create a robust strategy for our natural heritage.”
Public engagement sessions will take place during the consultation period, with written submissions also accepted. The consultation closes at midnight on 2 November 2026. The discussion document and online survey are available on the council’s website, where residents can share their views confidentially. For further details, contact dlr on 01 205 4700 or email [email protected].
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