PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSAL TO DESIGNATE AN ADDITIONAL WATER BODY IN CORK HARBOUR, FOR PROTECTION OR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE SHELLFISH WATERS DIRECTIVE (2006/113/EC)
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government invites submissions from interested parties on the proposal to designate an additional water body, in Cork Harbour, for protection or improvement under the above Directive. Comments should relate to any of the following aspects – (1) site selection, and (2) site boundary.
The aim of the Shellfish Waters Directive is to protect or improve shellfish waters in order to support shellfish life and growth. It is designed to protect the aquatic habitat of bivalve and gastropod molluscs, which include oysters, mussels, cockles, scallops and clams. The Directive requires Member States to designate waters that need protection in order to support shellfish life and growth.
The boundary of the proposed additional site has been drawn to ensure that it encompasses all of the active licensed aquacultural activity being undertaken in the area. The proposed boundary has been mapped for the site and is available for inspection on the Department's website, along with other information on the Shellfish Waters Directives at:
www.environ.ie/Water//Water Quality/Shellfish Waters Directive/
Alternatively, paper copies of the relevant map are available on request to the undersigned by phoning 053/9165539 or by emailing philip.donovan@environ.ie
Comments should be submitted by email or by post to:
by Post: Philip Donovan
Marine Environment Unit
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Johnstown Castle Estate
Co Wexford
by email: philip.donovan@environ.ie
Closing date for receipt of submissions is 15th October 2009.
