Niall Ó'Donnchú

Intent: Sought enhanced engagement and collaboration between NPWS and rural stakeholders

Details: Stakeholder engagement on nature policy

Intent: Highlight Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's support of Biodiversity Week 2026, which is delivered by the Irish Environmental Network.

Details: Biodiversity Week Launch Photo call

Intent: To inform on the key actions needed to support the Government's national and EU obligation to protect and restore biodiversity in the built environment.

Details: On behalf of members sharing recommendations for a national mitigation strategy on biodiversity

Intent: To secure a small contribution towards the costs of developing the avian offshore wind sensitivity mapping tool

Details: Request for a contribution of funding towards the BirdWatch Ireland avian offshore wind sensitivity mapping tool

Intent: A strong and ambitious national nature restoration that will be funded properly::Raise awareness of the launch of the BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan for threatened bird species

Details: Nature Restoration Plan

Intent: Ensure sufficient funding is in place to deliver a successful week of events celebrating nature throughout the country.

Details: Secure funding for National Biodiversity Week

Intent: To seek funding to assist in the development of the BirdWatch Ireland Nature Restoration Plan for birds

Details: Nature Restoration Plan

Intent: Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC

Details: Sought engagement with NPWS

Intent: To ensure an understanding of NARGC's perspective on proposals relating to wildlife policy

Details: Wildlife policy

Intent: Introduce the ILEA and raise awareness about industry priorities, including: the inclusion of lift specialists in the CIRI register; the need for a statutory maintenance requirement for lifts and escalators; and opportunities to improve training for the industry.

Details: Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities