COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

Overarching Strategic Direction Section: Given that Biodiversity loss is as critical if not more critical than climate change, change the bullet "Include climate action as an overarching and cross-cutting theme across the Draft Plan in line with policies and objectives contained in the NPF, the RSES, South Dublin's Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 and national legislation." to "Include biodiversity and climate action as an overarching and cross-cutting themes across the Draft Plan in line with policies and objectives contained in the NPF, the RSES, South Dublin's Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024, South Dublins Biodiversity Action Plan and national legislation."

REPORT:

The content of the motion is consistent with the Overarching Policy Recommendations of the Draft Plan and is consistent with the Strategic Recommendations on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity listed on page 32 of the CE Report. 

Recommendation: It is recommended that the motion is adopted.