The RestoreNature.ie website aims to act as a portal for public engagement with the development of Ireland’s nature restoration plan.

Under the EU Nature Restoration Law, Ireland must submit a plan to the European Commission by September 2026.

Christopher O’Sullivan, minister of state for nature, heritage and biodiversity, said: “It’s vital that people get a chance to participate in the conversation on nature restoration in Ireland.

“Events will be taking place across the country over the coming months and I’m appealing to all communities and stakeholders to get involved, learn more about what restoring nature means for them and have their say on how they want it to be done.

“Implementing the Nature Restoration Law is a huge opportunity for Ireland — including for people who earn a living from the land and the sea — and I’m looking forward to hearing the ideas and innovations that come out of the community conversations and stakeholder forums.

“RestoreNature.ie will be kept up to date with details of how to get involved and will also publish all of the reports from meetings and events in the interests of full transparency.”

An independent advisory committee chaired by Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin has been tasked with making recommendations to the minister to inform the development of Ireland’s nature restoration plan.

Dr Ní Shúilleabháin said: “I’m delighted that everyone can now easily access information on public events, stakeholder workshops and the details of our own deliberations on the Independent Advisory Committee.

“All of the meeting reports are being published, so anyone who wants to see what we’re doing is able to do so. This is so important as we build trust and strengthen relationships.

“Our committee is diverse, with a broad range of experiences and perspectives. We are committed to working together to ensure that our recommendations work for people as well as for nature.

“I echo the minister’s call to the public to engage in the community conversations in particular and encourage people to keep an eye on the website for more information.”