Towards an integrated policy framework for maritime
spatial planning in Ireland: recommendations for
preparing maritime spatial plans in Ireland
Norton, Conor, Barnes, Jerry, Flannery, WesleyORCID: 0000-0003-0998-3851, Ó Broin, DeiricORCID: 0000-0001-7569-6354, Adamson, Cillian and Berne, Sybil
(2016)
Towards an integrated policy framework for maritime
spatial planning in Ireland: recommendations for
preparing maritime spatial plans in Ireland.
Project Report.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wexford. ISBN 978-1-84095-640-5
The use of Irish maritime space is increasing. As maritime activities intensify, there is increased competition for use of space and potential conflicts with other objectives such as the protection of the marine environment. Addressing governance issues and resolving conflicts between different stakeholders are increasingly important. There is a need for a holistic vision and management to allow for the balance of social, economic and environmental interests and to ensure that maritime space and resources are used in a planned and sustainable manner.