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The process of scaling up designation of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Ireland to 30 per cent of maritime area over the next decade will begin in earnest this year.
It will be the key mechanism attempting to counter overexploitation, habitat loss and pollution – while also helping to address the threat of climate disruption.
The move is also to protect coastal communities and ensure sustainable tourism, while also scaling up offshore wind energy in line with increased targets aligned with a halving of Ireland’s carbon emissions by 2030. It is being overseen by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan.