DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032

Overview

The new DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan 

We are preparing a new DLR Biodiversity Action Plan and would like to hear your views.

In 2019, Ireland declared a Biodiversity Crisis. Biodiversity loss continues to affect habitats, wildlife and ecosystems across Ireland and around the world. The EU Nature Restoration Law 2024 sets targets to help restore nature. Local authorities, including DLR, have an important role in protecting and improving biodiversity by working with local communities, organisations and partners.

The consultation documents include:

1. A discussion document on biodiversity in DLR

2. The previous DLR Biodiversity Action Plan 2021-2025 

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Barry Saul, said:

“I am delighted to see the DLR Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032 going to public consultation. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is an urban county with a variety of important habitats and wildlife, and this Action Plan is an important step towards safeguarding and celebrating that biodiversity.

I encourage everyone to take a moment to contribute their knowledge and insights, helping us to develop a comprehensive plan for the area's natural heritage.''

Why your views matter

The ongoing loss of biodiversity, including significant decline in pollinators such as bees, can increasingly be seen across our county. At the same time, local communities, groups and individuals are doing great work to support nature and protect wildlife.

We now have an opportunity to build on this momentum. Please get involved and share your ideas as we develop our new Biodiversity Plan.

Data Notice

When you make a submission, your responses will be kept confidential, used only for planning and policy purposes, and published in a way that does not identify you or your organisation.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is required to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 when processing personal data.

All records held by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and applicable data protection legislation.

The deadline for submissions is midnight on 2 November 2026.

Give us your views

Online Survey

Closes 2 Nov 2026

Opened 1 Oct 2026

Contact

012054700

info@dlrcoco.ie

Events

  • DLR Biodiversity Plan Public Engagement at Dundrum Library

    From 9 Oct 2026 at 10:00 to 9 Oct 2026 at 13:00
    Dundrum Library, Churchtown Rd Upper, Dundrum, Dublin, D14 VP97

    Join us for our public engagement session in relation to the next DLR Biodiversity Plan at Dundrum Library. Written submissions are invited during the public engagements at Dundrum Library and submissions should be placed in the collection boxes during each public engagement session.

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  • DLR Biodiversity Plan Public Engagement at Royal Marine Hotel

    From 13 Oct 2026 at 11:00 to 13 Oct 2026 at 14:00
    Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063

    Join us for our public engagement session in relation to the next DLR Biodiversity Plan at the Dargan Room at the Royal Marine Hotel. Submissions should be placed in the collection boxes during each public engagement session.

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  • DLR Biodiversity Plan Public Engagement at The Graduate

    From 15 Oct 2026 at 18:00 to 15 Oct 2026 at 20:30
    Tne Graduate, Killiney Shopping Centre, Rochestown Ave, Rochestown Domain, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 KA09

    Join us for our public engagement session in relation to the next DLR Biodiversity Plan in the Dalkey Room in the Graduate Pub. Submissions should be placed in the collection boxes during each public engagement session.

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  • DLR Biodiversity Plan Public Engagement Online Webinar

    From 19 Oct 2026 at 19:30 to 19 Oct 2026 at 20:30
    Online Webinar
    https://www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events

    Join us for our public engagement session in relation to the next DLR Biodiversity Plan online webinar. DLR's Biodiversity Officer will provide a talk on the highlights of the previous plan and an overview of the new DLR Biodiversity Plan.

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Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • All Interests
  • Beaches
  • Biodiversity
  • Cemeteries
  • Community Events
  • Community Groups
  • Cycling
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Estate Management
  • Events
  • Green Dog Walkers
  • Housing
  • Housing Construction
  • Libraries
  • Playing Pitches
  • Road Network