Reply - HI7 Draft Biodiversity Plan Update

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC REALM AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPC

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

HEADED ITEM NO. 7

HEADED ITEM: Eoin Burke, Rosaleen Dwyer

Draft Biodiversity Plan Update

REPLY:

Further to the comprehensive briefing on the Biodiversity Action Plan at the February 2020 SPC, please note that the timeframe outlined at that SPC has been amended in light of the Covid 19 restrictions. The presentation in February outlined a public consultation period from March 26^th to April 24^th 2020.

Please note the new timeframe for the Biodiversity Action Plan:

	Timeline
Update on Programme to SPCs	May 2020
Public Consultation on Draft Biodiversity Action Plan*	June 19^th – July 17^th
Prepare Chief Executive Report on Submissions received	July 17^th – August 31^st
Report to SPCs and ACMs on CE Report recommendations	September Meetings
Bring Biodiversity Action Plan to Council for noting	October Council Meeting

* - The Planning Department is preparing a public consultation strategy to reflect the Covid-19 restrictions.