MacCabe Durney Barnes is part of the team lead by ABPmer commissioned to support the Marine Institute in developing Ireland’s first marine spatial plan. As part of the work, data covering a range of topics is being collected, audited and gathered to understand activities and interactions in the Irish marine environment. Substantial stakeholder engagement work is currently undertaken around Ireland to understand aspirations for the marine environment. A draft plan will go through consultation before adoption, ahead of the March 2021 deadline. More details on Ireland’s approach and programme can be found on the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s website: http://www.housing.gov.ie/planning/marine-spatial-planning/marine-strategy/towards-marine-spatial-plan-ireland-roadmap