Have Your Say on the New dlr County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032

dlr is delighted to announce that public consultation is now open on the new dlr County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032.

In 2019, Ireland declared a Biodiversity Crisis, and biodiversity loss continues to affect habitats, wildlife and ecosystems across the country and around the world. The EU Nature Restoration Law 2024 sets targets to help restore nature, and local authorities, including dlr, have an important role in protecting and improving biodiversity by working with local communities, organisations and partners.

The decline of pollinators such as bees is increasingly visible across the county. At the same time, local communities, groups and individuals are doing great work to support nature and protect wildlife. The new plan is an opportunity to build on this momentum, and residents are encouraged to share their ideas.

The consultation documents available to view are:

• A discussion document on biodiversity in dlr
• The previous dlr Biodiversity Action Plan 2021-2025

Speaking about the consultation, An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Barry Saul, said:

"I am delighted to see the dlr Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032 going to public consultation. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is an urban county with a variety of important habitats and wildlife, and this Action Plan is an important step towards safeguarding and celebrating that biodiversity.

I encourage everyone to take a moment to contribute their knowledge and insights, helping us to develop a comprehensive plan for the area's natural heritage."

Public engagement sessions

dlr will hold a series of public engagement sessions during the consultation period:

• Friday 9 October, 10am to 1pm: Dundrum Library, Churchtown Road Upper, Dundrum, D14 VP97
• Tuesday 13 October, 11am to 2pm: Dargan Room, Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, A96 K063
• Thursday 15 October, 6pm to 8.30pm: Dalkey Room, The Graduate, Killiney Shopping Centre, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, A96 KA09
• Monday 19 October, 7.30pm to 8.30pm: Online webinar, with dlr's Biodiversity Officer giving a talk on the highlights of the previous plan and an overview of the new plan. Details are available at www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events

You can place written submissions in the collection boxes at each in-person session.

The consultation is open now and submissions will close at midnight on 2 November 2026. The discussion document and online survey can be found here:

Have your say on the dlr County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032

Submissions will be kept confidential, used only for planning and policy purposes, and published in a way that does not identify individuals or organisations.

For more information, please contact dlr on 01 205 4700 or email info@dlrcoco.ie.