Tonight sees the start of a series of National DMAP for ORE engagement sessions with the fishing industry kicking off tonight in Buncrana from 6pm to 8pm
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is inviting fishermen and fisherwomen, vessel owners, producer organisations, seafood businesses and other fishing industry stakeholders to attend a series of regional fisheries consultation meetings this September on the development of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE).
These meetings are an opportunity for the Department to hear directly from the fishing industry and gather views, local knowledge and operational insights before the statutory public consultation process begins in early 2027. Stakeholders will be able to share their experience, highlight concerns and help inform the development of the plan at this important early stage. The Department’s Fisheries Liaison Officer will be on hand to answer questions and listen to your views.
Join us in:
📍 BUNCRANA – North Donegal Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Innovation Hub, Saint Oran’s Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 RT73
Monday 7 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📍 KILLYBEGS – Northern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Small Craft Harbour Utilities Building, The Blackrock Pier, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, F94 HE9R
Tuesday 8 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📍 ROS AN MHÍL – Western Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Harbour Offices, Ros An Mhíl (Rossaveel) Fishery Harbour Centre, Co. Galway, H91 NFN1
Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📍 WICKLOW TOWN – Eastern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
The Bridge Tavern, Bridge Street, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📍 KILMORE QUAY – Southeastern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
The Stella Maris Centre, Seaview, Crossfarnoge, Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Y35 TH9W
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📍 SKIBBEREEN – Southwestern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
West Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 FH63
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm📞 Contact: Mark O’Reilly, 085 139 9000
📧 NationalOREDMAP@dcee.gov.ie
All sectors of the fishing industry are encouraged to attend and ensure their views and expertise help shape the development of the National DMAP for ORE before the formal consultation process gets underway. More information on the National DMAP for ORE can be found at: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/publications/national-designated-maritime-area-plan-dmap-for-offshore-renewable-energy/
For further information, please contact: NationalOREDMAP@dcee.gov.ie
