FS007062 SEAI Site Investigation for Floating Offshore Wind testing at AMETS Site Mayo
- Published on: 16 December 2020
- Last updated on: 12 June 2025
Status: Determination
Date received: 23 October 2019
Applicant Details
Name:
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Address:
SEAI, 3 Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2.
The original application for this proposed project was submitted by partner body SEAI on behalf of Saipem SA. SEAI, owners of an existing Lease on the site, have since taken ownership of the application.
Proposed Development Activity
Description:
Site Investigation for AFLOWT (Accelerating market uptake of FLoating Offshore Wind Technology) testing/demonstrating of Offshore Floating Wind (FOW) technology. Sub-bottom Profiling and Cone Penetration Testing to inform on the proposed deployment of a turbine of up to 6MW at AMETS (Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site) in partnership with SEAI off the west coast of Co. Mayo.
Location:
AMETS Test Site, off the Mayo coast
Application & Supporting Documents
AA Screening Determination
Public Consultation in accordance with Regulation 42 of EC Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations 2011 as amended (Now Closed)
The Minister will make a determination as to whether or not the proposed project would adversely affect the integrity of a European site in accordance with Regulation 42(11) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and, in doing so, shall have regard to the matters in Regulation 42(12).
In this regard, in accordance with Regulation 42(13), any person may make a submission or observation to the Minister concerning the proposed project between Tuesday, 19 April 2022 and Wednesday, 18 May 2022. The Minister shall have regard to any submissions or observations received during the public consultation.
A copy of the application, map of the proposed project, the determination that an Appropriate Assessment is required in respect of the project, the Natura Impact Statement and the other information and documentation relevant to the application are available for inspection for 30 calendar days between Tuesday, 19 April 2022 and Wednesday, 18 May 2022, free of charge, at:
-Foreshore Unit, Marine Planning Policy and Development, Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford.
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
The relevant documents may also be purchased from this Department at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such available.
-Béal an Mhuirthéad (Belmullet) Garda Station, Belmullet, County Mayo. Opening Hours: 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday
-Belmullett Library, Belmullet, County Mayo
Opening Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday 1pm to 7pm; Friday: 11am to 4pm; Saturday: 11am to 4pm (except on Bank Holiday weekends)
Commencement Date
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Closing Date
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Making a Submission
Members of the public who wish to make a submission or observation in writing concerning the proposed project may do so between 19 April 2022 and 18 May 2022 (quoting ref: FS007062) to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Foreshore Section, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford or email foreshoreORE@housing.gov.ie
The closing date for submissions is 18th May 2022.
Submissions received outside of the public consultation period cannot be considered.
The Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory materialthat may be contained in submissions it receives.
Public Notice of Consultation (Regulation 42 of EC Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations 2011)
Submissions and Applicant Response
Public Consultation 1 (S19 of Foreshore Act 1933, during period March-April 2020)
Submission and Applicant Response
Independent Environmental Consultant
Repeat Public Consultations under S19 of Foreshore Act 1933 as amended (Now Closed)
An initial Public Consultation was held between March-April 2020. A Natura Impact Statement was submitted and a repeat Public Consultation was held between 17 August 2020 and 16 September 2020, following which the Minister has determined, in accordance with Regulation 42(6) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, that an Appropriate Assessment is required in respect of the proposed project.
Public Notice of Consultation (S19 of Foreshore Act 1933)
Submissions and Applicant Response
Prescribed Bodies Consultation 1 (S19 of Foreshore Act 1933, during period March-April 2020) and repeat consultation (S19 of Foreshore Act 1933, during period 17 August-16 September April 2020)
Submissions and Applicant Response