Cork coastal communities asked for input into wind energy locations

Campaign seeking views from local communities, individuals, fishing and seafood sector bodies, environmental organisations, and business groups

A public information and engagement period has been launched to seek the views of local south coast communities to determine where future offshore wind energy developments may take place.

Communities in Cork are being asked for their input into the State's first designated area for wind energy off the south coast. 

So-called "designated maritime area plans" (DMAPs), similar to county development or area plans used by local authorities, were signed off by the Cabinet in March and have been earmarked to speed up the rollout of offshore renewable energy.