The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform has launched a public consultation on the Hen Harrier threat response plan.
Malcolm Noonan launched the plan recently, which aims to identify actions to address and reverse threats and pressures on the bird.
A significant decline in the species population has been witnessed in recent years, with eight areas of special protection set up nationwide.
This includes a breeding hen harrier SPA in Kerry, located on the Stacks Mountains to (Mull-uck–a–rye-urk) Mullagherierk Mountains, West Limerick Hills, and Mount Eagle SPA.
Submissions on the Hen Harrier threat response plan can be made until February 14th , with a link available on the Radio Kerry website.
Submissions may be made by email or by post to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Further information is available at: gov.ie - Public Consultation on the Draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan, Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement (www.gov.ie)
