The general election is scheduled for the 29th November 2024
Politicians want your vote.
Let them know what you want.
We want our elected representatives to be pro-active in safeguarding our marine and coastal ecosystems and ensuring they are not sacrificed for offshore wind infrastructure.
We want our elected representatives to make a public statement that they will support only Offshore Renewable Energy that fully complies with the following environmental safeguards:
- An ecosystem-based approach to planning and development –
the cornerstone of EU environmental law - The Habitats Directive
- The Birds Directive
- The Marine Spatial Planning Directive
- The Marine Strategy Framework Directive
- The Nature Restoration Law
We want our elected representatives to ensure that the State commissions a fully independent Strategic Environmental Assessment to ascertain the cumulative environmental impact of all projects proposed, and repeals Part 9 of the Planning and Development Act 2023.
Lodge an observation against the Codling Windfarm
EDF Renewables and Fred Olsen Seawind have submitted their planning application for the Marine development Codling Windfarm off the coast of Wicklow & Arklow. The public can lodge observations on the application and voice their concerns. We need as many people as possible to lodge observations to highlight the public sentiment that Ireland needs the best possible wind technology which will provide renewable energy and conserve our delicate ecosystems.
It costs €50 to lodge an observation to An Bord Pleanála on a Marine development and they can be submitted by post or online.
You must upload a document with the following details:
- The case number: 320768
- Your name and address
- The reasons for objecting
Use this template to help you or write your own observation. Details of the development can be found here.
Do your research and be informed
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Join us
Blue Ireland is an umbrella group for numerous community groups around the coast with the shared interest of promoting appropriate windfarms while protecting our environment. Our members are passionate individuals who want to change government policy so that we all benefit from the best windfarm technology that ensures our unique biodiversity is not negatively affected. If you have any of the skills below and are interested in joining us, sign up here.