Letters to the Editor: Eamon Ryan should oppose Special Conservation Area plans

An 'Irish Examiner' reader suggests that proposals such as Galway County Council's plans concerning Lough Fingall SAC should be halted

The 'Irish Examiner' reported that Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said that in some circumstances he might favour CPOs to expand national parks. File picture: Leah Farrell/Rolling News

On May 1, the Irish Examiner reported that Environment Minister Eamon Ryan might, in certain circumstances, favour the use of compulsory purchase orders to add to the size of national parks. One reason given was the need to conserve biodiversity for future generations.

However, to be consistent, the minister should equally oppose development in or through Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) which are intended to conserve biodiversity.