![Cartographer John Coleman of La Tene Maps in his office in Shankill, County Dublin Cartographer John Coleman of La Tene Maps in his office in Shankill, County Dublin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000bGXCb9WoTeU/s/848/I0000bGXCb9WoTeU.jpg)
Ireland "Won't Have Spatial Squeeze", But There Will be Challenges With Offshore Renewables - Cartographer John Coleman
15th July 2024 Wavelength Podcast![Director of External Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland Justin Moran and Fair Seas Coordinator Dr Donal Griffin pictured outside Leinster House in Dublin. With the Dáil set to enter its summer recess, the representative body for the Irish wind energy industry and Ireland’s leading marine environmental coalition issued a joint statement criticising delays in bringing forward the Marine Protected Areas Bill, saying time is running out to protect the country's marine wildlife and ecosystems Director of External Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland Justin Moran and Fair Seas Coordinator Dr Donal Griffin pictured outside Leinster House in Dublin. With the Dáil set to enter its summer recess, the representative body for the Irish wind energy industry and Ireland’s leading marine environmental coalition issued a joint statement criticising delays in bringing forward the Marine Protected Areas Bill, saying time is running out to protect the country's marine wildlife and ecosystems](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000fdOBc9RvDP0/s/848/I0000fdOBc9RvDP0.jpg)
Wind Energy and Marine Environmental Group Criticise Delay in MPA Legislation
11th July 2024 Marine Planning![The Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers' Organisation, Aodh O'Donnell, has warned of potential conflict and that there is a commercial motive of exporting power outside Ireland, while fishing operations and practices could be closed The Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers' Organisation, Aodh O'Donnell, has warned of potential conflict and that there is a commercial motive of exporting power outside Ireland, while fishing operations and practices could be closed](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007SflbOUsfiU/s/848/I00007SflbOUsfiU.jpg)
Warning of Potential Conflict Between Fishing Industry and Energy Developers
6th July 2024 Marine Planning![Four areas off the south coast of Ireland have been identified for offshore wind in the state's draft Four areas off the south coast of Ireland have been identified for offshore wind in the state's draft](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007ohm_RBxaUw/s/767/I00007ohm_RBxaUw.jpg)
Seafood Industry Forum Criticises Key Aspects of Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan
18th June 2024 Marine Planning![The Celtic Mist 2023 Scientific Report focused on two large Areas of Interest (AOI), which both showed low numbers of sightings of harbour porpoises, such as the one pictured here off the Irish coast. The research from Fair Seas and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has raised fresh concerns about the lack of monitoring of Ireland’s inshore waters by the state The Celtic Mist 2023 Scientific Report focused on two large Areas of Interest (AOI), which both showed low numbers of sightings of harbour porpoises, such as the one pictured here off the Irish coast. The research from Fair Seas and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has raised fresh concerns about the lack of monitoring of Ireland’s inshore waters by the state](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I000074G2uyVqNDA/s/848/I000074G2uyVqNDA.jpg)
Ireland's Inshore Waters Lack Monitoring, Raises Concerns for Marine Life, Says New Report
6th June 2024 Marine Wildlife![National Inshore Fishermen’s Association: (from left to right) NIFA director John Menarry, NIFA chairman Michael Desmond, and NIFA director Eamon Dixon National Inshore Fishermen’s Association: (from left to right) NIFA director John Menarry, NIFA chairman Michael Desmond, and NIFA director Eamon Dixon](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000gEP0UCMmq0s/s/848/I0000gEP0UCMmq0s.jpg)
Inshore Fishermen Express Concern About Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area
28th May 2024 Marine Planning![The Blaskets are included in the new park, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, that is centred around Corca Dhuibhne in Co Kerry and includes the Conor Pass, the Owenmore River catchment, lands at Mount Brandon and the sand dune system at Inch Peninsula The Blaskets are included in the new park, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, that is centred around Corca Dhuibhne in Co Kerry and includes the Conor Pass, the Owenmore River catchment, lands at Mount Brandon and the sand dune system at Inch Peninsula](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000udEBzInTQsc/s/848/I0000udEBzInTQsc.jpg)
Government Criticised Over Lack of Consultation Before Announcing Marine Park
27th May 2024 Marine Planning![“Ireland’s offshore wind programme is progressing to plan, meeting each of its three-phased objectives and timelines,” the Dept for Environment and Climate says. Now a Government Consultation process is underway for proposed Maritime Areas and Offshore Wind Farms “Ireland’s offshore wind programme is progressing to plan, meeting each of its three-phased objectives and timelines,” the Dept for Environment and Climate says. Now a Government Consultation process is underway for proposed Maritime Areas and Offshore Wind Farms](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004.88jF_ZsFY/s/767/I00004.88jF_ZsFY.jpg)
Co-operation and Respect Essential as Government Consultation Process Underway for Proposed Maritime Areas and Offshore Wind Farms
16th May 2024 Marine Planning![Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan - delighted to welcome Marine Planning Responsibility into his department Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan - delighted to welcome Marine Planning Responsibility into his department](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000I1kGtzfrxSo/s/848/I0000I1kGtzfrxSo.jpg)
![Artist’s impression of the envisaged ORE hub at the Cork Dockyard site Artist’s impression of the envisaged ORE hub at the Cork Dockyard site](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000atzsZ.yAC3o/s/500/I0000atzsZ.yAC3o.jpg)
Doyle Shipping Group Pulls Out of Plans to Develop Offshore Wind Energy Hub in Cork Harbour
8th May 2024 Cork Harbour![Four areas off the south coast of Ireland have been identified for offshore wind in the state's draft Four areas off the south coast of Ireland have been identified for offshore wind in the state's draft](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007ohm_RBxaUw/s/767/I00007ohm_RBxaUw.jpg)
Four Areas Off South Coast Identified for Offshore Wind in State's Draft "DMAP"
4th May 2024 Marine Planning![Tánaiste Micheál Martin Tánaiste Micheál Martin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mWVjU4Cnmss/s/767/I0000mWVjU4Cnmss.jpg)
South Irish Coast "DMAP" A "Landmark in Spatial Planning" - Tánaiste Micheál Martin
2nd May 2024 Marine Planning![“Ireland’s offshore wind programme is progressing to plan, meeting each of its three-phased objectives and timelines,” the Dept for Environment and Climate says “Ireland’s offshore wind programme is progressing to plan, meeting each of its three-phased objectives and timelines,” the Dept for Environment and Climate says](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004.88jF_ZsFY/s/767/I00004.88jF_ZsFY.jpg)
Ryan Publishes "Future Framework" for ORE, and Draft DMAP for South Coast Due Friday
2nd May 2024 Power From the Sea![Source Galileo project managers Shane Liddy (left) and Sarah Gibson with Rosslare Europort director Glenn Carr Source Galileo project managers Shane Liddy (left) and Sarah Gibson with Rosslare Europort director Glenn Carr](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000p5eH6rLhBDE/s/500/I0000p5eH6rLhBDE.jpg)
Rosslare Europort and Source Galileo Sign Memorandum of Understanding
23rd April 2024 Power From the Sea![Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal has been largely unused since 2015 Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal has been largely unused since 2015](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JsTpjketURk/s/500/I0000JsTpjketURk.jpg)
Frustration as Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal Co-Working Hub Plans Stalled
20th April 2024 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News![Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000E71YSVCP3Ag/s/767/I0000E71YSVCP3Ag.jpg)