Fair Seas’ Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) policy position.

Formed based on the ecological and environmental impacts of ORE only, with six key issues pertaining to the development of offshore #renewables in the Irish maritime area.

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#FairSeas
#30x30

fairseas.ie/2024/04/18/fai…

Instead of leadership like we see in Denmark, we get this. A 'commitment' to the derogation. While putting ineffective measures in place for nitrate & scrapping a potential retirement scheme for dairy farmers.

Farmers & the enviro are being failed here.

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Bring nature back into our lives by concluding the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law Ursula von der Leyen #RestoreNature

This is the sort of leadership and responsible decision making I wish we could see from our own Government.

“We need to focus on how we can reduce nitrogen emissions...we have decided that we will not apply to the EU Commission for an extension of the cattle exemption'

Mick Sheran, fishing since '75 and now in boat tours, highlights the vastness of our watery planet.🌏

While ocean damage may not always be visible, it's common sense to preserve this vital ecosystems for the sake of all life. 🐠🌏🦭

#FairSeas #30x30Ireland

Darragh McCullough: Farmers are paying the price for our leaders’ failure to heed warnings on climate change.

'Tirlán’s plan to address water quality on the Slaney is too little, too late'
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Ireland cannot support a Strategic Agenda for the European Union that does not prioritise the Green Deal #RestoreNature Simon Harris TD Micheál Martin Eamon Ryan

There are serious concerns about our Marine Protected Area legislation. Over a year since a draft was published there is still no sign of it. This has to be a priority in this government.
Eamon Ryan Micheál Martin Simon Harris TD

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The public consultation on trawling in our inshore waters closes today (Fri) at 1pm. Help end destructive fishing by sending a quick email submission with the options we are calling for by clicking here: tinyurl.com/3np29xm2

Or to find out more 👇 swanireland.ie/take-action/ba…

The public consultation on trawling in our inshore waters closes tomorrow (Fri) at 1pm. Help end destructive fishing by sending a quick email submission with the options we are calling for by clicking here: tinyurl.com/3np29xm2

Or to find out more 👇 swanireland.ie/take-action/ba…

Boyne Rivers Trust iCatch Hub Network Local Authority Waters Programme NI Environment Link Inishowen Rivers Trust Lough Carra LIFE Nore Vision (Nore River Catchment Trust) Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) AFBI_Soils AFBI DAERA - please share!
The Rivers Trust Conference 2024 - Open to all - Register free today events.zoom.us/ev/AqnWOZzmLEd…

📢 Inshore fishing consultation closes on Friday!
Last chance to have your voice heard and to join the growing number of people who have made submissions as part of Minister McConalogue’s consultation on fishing inside the 6nm limit and the baselines at iwdg.ie/fishing-inside…

'Expanding the Marine Protected Area network is a biodiversity action that will also contribute to climate change adaptation and so it is with bated breath that the draft bill is awaited. Its progress through the Dáil will be closely watched.'

#FairSeas

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Click the link below to send a submission for the 6nm trawling ban consultation
tinyurl.com/3np29xm2

If the link doesnt work then head to our blog for quick and easy instructions on how to submit
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We need your help to put an end to destructive fishing in Ireland's inshore waters.

Take our 1 minute action to make sure a ban on trawling by large vessels in our inshore waters is re-introduced. Then share. 🙏

Find out more here👇
swanireland.ie/take-action/ba…

The consultation on trawling in the 6nm zone closes this Friday at 1pm.

Our blog will tell you how to submit. It takes less then 5 minutes and is a chance to make a huge difference to the health of our inshore marine ecosystems and coastal communities

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The Nature Restoration Law is an opportunity to empower more farmers to lead the way in restoring nature across our fair isle #RestoreNature

Ignore the scaremongering. The EU’s Nature Restoration Law can be a tool to empower farmers

'The law can be a vital, foundational tool to empower farmers & fishers to lead society’s response to ecosystem collapse & climate breakdown.'

Great op-ed👇

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Help stop destructive fish trawling in Ireland's inshore waters by supporting a ban on large trawlers. 🚫

Diverse habitats & vital parts of the marine food web must be protected with this crucial conservation measure. 🐟🐋

Take action & find out more👇swanireland.ie/2024/04/help-s…

The EU’s failure to pass the Nature Restoration Law now puts the UN's Global Biodiversity Framework in peril.

We call on the European Commission & EU Council to take decisive action to deliver the Nature Restoration Law #RestoreNature