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Offshore Wind Farm Applications in Irish Waters (2021)

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

This dataset shows the location or potential locations of marine renewable energy sites (wind farm authorisations) in Irish waters. This is based upon formal applications submitted to the foreshore licence application office. The sites are catagorised depending on the stage of d

Irish National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) Area

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

The National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) Area is the geographic area management and reporting unit for Ireland's NMPF reporting. The NMPF sits at the top of the hierarchy of plans and sectoral policies for the marine area of Ireland. Marine planning brings together multiple

Marine Strategy Framework Directive Marine Waters

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Assessment Area is the geographic area management and reporting unit for Ireland's MSFD reporting. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is European legislation, which aims to protect the marine environment. It requires the

Maritime Spatial Planning Directive Assessment Area

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

Maritime spatial planning is about planning when and where human activities take place at sea to ensure these are as efficient and sustainable as possible. Maritime spatial planning involves stakeholders in a transparent way in the planning of maritime activities. In July 2014, t

Monuments to Visit - points of interest

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

This dataset pinpoints national monuments around the country which are accessible to the public. The national monuments mapped on the website feature those at which the Office of Public Works maintain visitor services (for which there may be a charge) and those which have no form