Pairc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, Public Consultation
The consultation will ensure that the views of stakeholders can inform the management of Ireland’s first Marine National Park.
The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D., is inviting members of the public, groups and organisations across the country to have their say on the future of Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí.
The Páirc is Ireland’s first Marine National Park and is made up of more than 77,000 acres of lands and seas in public ownership around Corca Dhuibhne and the Dingle peninsula in Co. Kerry.
Minister Noonan said:
“The lands and seas in our National Parks are in public ownership and it is crucial that the views of the public on how these Parks are to be managed, are heard by policymakers. The responses to this national public consultation will help to shape the future management of Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí over the coming years, so that we can protect the unique treasure of nature and heritage within the Páirc now and for future generations.”
“Following the strong level of local and community engagement already in place, the wider national public consultation is now open and will run until Friday 03 January. All of the submissions received will be carefully considered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and will help inform the future management of the Páirc.”
Individual members of the public, organisations and community groups across the country are all encouraged to have their say.