MKO

MKO is Ireland's largest dedicated planning and environmental consultancy. We’ve grown to be the largest on the back of the quality of our work and the results we have delivered for our clients, but also the supportive and open company culture we have fostered to help our people fulfil their career ambitions. With offices in Galway and Dublin and people based nationwide, we work across the planning, ecology, environmental and related fields, we deliver challenging and complex projects and have an unrivalled track record of success. #MKO Denis Vahey

Happy International Dog Day 🐾🐶 The use of Conservation Detection Dogs to protect and preserve our natural environment is becoming a more efficient survey method worldwide. Our Detection team works nationwide, monitoring bird and bat collision mortality at wind farm sites. The information gathered during surveys is used to identify mitigation strategies to avoid and reduce impacts on wildlife. #internationaldogday #mko #NationalDogDay #ConservationDetectionDogs

A reminder of our forum in Tralee 18th to 19th September. Great speakers and wide range of landscape related topics - including restoration, future landscapes, art, architecture, communities and farming amongst others! check out some of our speakers and their background here: https://lnkd.in/e7PZQnv and https://lnkd.in/epHf99qe https://lnkd.in/eDCkKrTA https://lnkd.in/e-2JVZRb #landscape #learning #talking #kerry

MKO is pleased to have provided planning and environmental services on behalf of our client Tom Bruton for a planning application for a 5.4ha extension to the permitted Clonymeath Solar PV farm in Summerhill, County Meath. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, MKO prepared and managed the planning application by leading pre-planning discussions with the Planning Authority, providing planning advisory services and delivering a comprehensive planning application to Meath County Council. The application received a grant of permission from Meath County Council eight weeks after lodgement, with no third-party appeals lodged. The permission will provide for the development of a solar PV farm, which will operate as an extension of the consented Clonymeath Solar Farm, consisting of solar panels on ground-mounted steel frames, with an overall height of up to 3m. Ancillary equipment and other site development works and services associated with the solar array will include 3 no. Medium Voltage (MV) power stations, 3 no. CCTV security camera stands, provision of an extension to the consented internal access tracks, internal solar PV farm underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing, and landscaping and site drainage. The project will allow for the increased generation of indigenous renewable energy, furthering Ireland’s progress towards our 2030 climate goals, increasing Ireland’s energy security and contributing to the transition to a low-carbon economy. As Ireland targets 8GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, with over 1GW already installed, a concerted effort is needed to meet this ambitious goal. At MKO, we are dedicated to supporting Ireland's renewable energy objectives by providing expert planning, environmental, and ecological services for solar developments. With the 2030 deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to accelerate your solar projects. If you’re seeking a trusted and experienced consultancy to guide your solar farm project from concept to approval, our experienced team is ready to help you navigate the planning process and achieve successful outcomes. Contact our team at info@mkoireland.ie to discuss your plans for solar development. #SolarEnergy Colm Ryan

Join us on 10th October for #SURGE, an energy conference with a difference hosted by Carson McDowell & GP JOULE.   Achieving net-zero emissions before 2050 is not just a mere target; it is a deadline. As the momentum towards a net-zero future keeps building, it is time to re-examine our view of what we know about delivering the transition. It's time to hit the reset button. #SURGE is a unique opportunity to meet, network, and make connections with the renewable energy community while hearing from and engaging with its business leaders and influencers, including headline speaker Economist and Author David McWilliams. Register for SURGE today - https://lnkd.in/enxKvwqw SURGE speakers include: Benjamin Henecka - NALA Energy, Gordon D'Arcy - Lockton, Brian Keville - MKO, Kevin O Donovan - Statkraft, Jeremy Poots and Paul Martin - Mammoth, Ciaran Donnelly- GP JOULE, Neasa Quigley -Carson McDowell and many more.

Species profile: Puffin The Atlantic Puffin is an iconic species of Auk, often observed off the West coast of Ireland in the summer months. It is a small, stocky bird similar in build to a penguin. It has black upperparts and a white underside. In the breeding season, adult puffins have a very large, brightly coloured beak, which they use to attract mates and shed in winter. Because of their distinctive beaks, puffins are often affectionately nicknamed ‘the clowns of the sea’! Puffins spend most of the year in the open ocean, resting on the waves and diving for food (mainly fish). They are found across the Northern Atlantic Ocean, from the east coast of Canada and the US to the west coast of Scandinavia and Europe. Paying a visit to coastal cliffs between April and August is a brilliant way to see a puffin. They come onto land only to breed and form spectacularly large colonies of thousands of individuals! In Ireland, they can be seen on the Cliffs of Moher and many islands, such as the Saltees in Co. Wexford or Skelligs in Co. Kerry. The typical lifespan of a puffin is 20 years. They begin to breed after their fifth year. They dig burrows in the ground and line them with vegetation or nest in crevices in rock. They tend to mate for life and their courtship displays involve tapping and rubbing their beaks together. They also display a wide range of other social behaviours, which is a testament to their intelligence. Puffins are red-listed in Ireland. Rising sea temperatures and marine pollution have negatively impacted their numbers. There are several Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Ireland which are dedicated to protecting seabirds, including the puffin. Therefore, we should also treat the sea to help preserve the lives of our great brightly brightly-beaked friends! Photo credit: Luke Lambert, MKO Ornithologist #MKO #Puffin #Ornithology #Birdwatching

EU Directive 2002/49/EC requires EU states to publish strategic noise maps and noise management plans every five years. Now is your chance to have your say. If you have a view on transport noise in your area, check out your local authority's website to make a submission during the consultation stage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhaNwXtc #Acoustics Damian Brosnan

⭐ I'm Hiring! ⭐ Are you a HR professional looking for your next career move? Come join the amazing group of people here at MKO as our HR Generalist, a pivotal role within our People & Culture team. Check out the video below to learn about the important and impactful work we do as a company. Click on this link to find out more about the role and apply today! https://lnkd.in/e-p5AcJ4 https://lnkd.in/eZM87n2h

Red Kites were reintroduced to Irish skies in 2007 after an absence of over 200 years. These striking birds have rebounded thanks to conservation efforts. While wind energy is expanding, careful planning ensures their protection. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJQgpcrG #RedKits #CollisonRisk

Wind turbines are exposed to the elements and over time they can be susceptible to degradation, particularly in the wet and windy uplands in the west of Ireland. Drones are revolutionising wind turbine maintenance, and inspecting turbines with drones is efficient and limits the downtime of turbines. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEbjXNaq #Drones #WindInspection