No current committee memberships matched for this official.
Intent: Ensure sufficient funding is in place to deliver a successful week of events celebrating nature throughout the country.
Details: Secure funding for National Biodiversity Week
Intent: To seek funding to assist in the development of the BirdWatch Ireland Nature Restoration Plan for birds
Details: Nature Restoration Plan
Intent: Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC
Details: Sought engagement with NPWS
Intent: To ensure an understanding of NARGC's perspective on proposals relating to wildlife policy
Details: Wildlife policy
Intent: Introduce the ILEA and raise awareness about industry priorities, including: the inclusion of lift specialists in the CIRI register; the need for a statutory maintenance requirement for lifts and escalators; and opportunities to improve training for the industry.
Details: Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities
Intent: Relationship building.Highlight issues that exist with the transporting of animals between, Ireland, UK and Europe
Details: Organised meetings at Dublin Zoo to build relationships. Signing of MoU between Dublin Zoo and NPWS. Invited MEP to a meeting to discuss Dublin Zoo's breeding programmes..
Intent: To enhance collaboration between NARGC and NPWS on wildlife related matters
Details: Engagement on wildlife matters
Intent: Allow for ease of roadside hedge and verge management decisions for road safety reasons
Details: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.
Intent: To get clarity from NPWS on their support for NGO's who are acting as policing in the environment area
Details: : Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to request an explanation as to who is responsible for enforcement of the Wildlife Act, NPWS or NGO’s.
Intent: To emphasise the importance of acknowledging the role farmers play in safeguarding the Hen Harrier through their dedication to nurturing suitable habitats on their lands. Farmers are central figures in Hen Harrier conservation endeavours and must be placed at the forefront of all decision-making processes.::That genuine and inclusive engagement with all stakeholders is essential for achieving true conservation success, fostering commitment and collaboration across the board. Furthermore, effective conservation strategies must be pragmatic, informed, and balanced.::To Outline a number of issues for consideration::Action 8-8a::There are currently 6 Special Protection Areas (SPA's) for Hen Harrier breeding habitat. Two further SPAs have been designated for the wintering population. There is a fear amongst farmers that examination of areas outside of the SPA's which Hen Harriers habitat will result in more designations.::While farmers acknowledge the key role that designation plays in the
Details: The Threat Response Plan for the Hen Harrier 2024 – 2028
