gov.ie - Government Takes Next Step Towards Marine Protected Areas forming 30% of Ireland's Maritime Area
Government Takes Next Step Towards Marine Protected Areas forming 30% of Irelandâs Maritime Area Total Marine Protected Area (MPA) coverage to be twice the size of Irelandâs landmass The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh OâBrien, and the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, today launched a public consultation on the process of expanding Irelandâs network of marine protected areas (MPAs). MPAs are geographically defined maritime areas with certain protections for conservation purposes. The Government ai...
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