COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 16, 2012

QUESTION NO. 13

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

To ask the Manager for a report on the current position on the implementation of Policy LHA 15 (County Development Plan 2010 – 2016) in respect of the commitment to prepare a County Biodiversity Plan following public consultation within the lifetime of the current County Development Plan and within the context of the National Biodiversity Plan?

REPLY:

It is an objective of both the South Dublin County Development Plan and the County Heritage Plan to prepare a County Biodiversity Plan.  It is part of the Planning Department and County Heritage Officer's work programme for 2012 to initiate the process by presenting the project outline to the relevant SPCs and Council prior to commencing Public Consultation.  A Biodiversity Forum, similar to the Heritage Forum, will also be drawn together to assist in collating public submissions and prioritise biodiversity actions.