Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2026
377. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when Ireland’s draft nature restoration plan submitted to the European Commission on 1 September 2026 will be made publicly available. [70649/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) entered into force on 18 August 2024. It sets out a framework for EU Member States to restore nature, with binding targets for the restoration of a wide range of ecosystems including rivers, forests, oceans, urban and agricultural areas, as well as protected habitats and species. Ireland had until 1 September 2026 to submit a draft National Restoration Plan to the EU Commission, setting out how we intend to achieve these legally binding targets.
The draft National Restoration Plan (NRP) template was submitted to the European Commission on the 1 September 2026. The draft NRP template is very technical. An accessible version of the draft NRP submitted to the European Commission along with a detailed guide is currently being drafted and will be made publicly available once complete.
In early 2027 the EU Commission will submit formal feedback on the NRP, and the draft NRP will be revised based on this feedback. In September 2027, the final National Restoration Plan template will be submitted to the EU Commission.
