This dataset is the geographical area of the South Coast ORE DMAP (Designated Maritime Area Plan) Proposal. It was published for public consultation, by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in July 2023. It encompasses the marine area stretching from Local Authority Administrative Boundaries on Ireland’s south coast to the 80 metre depth contour and/or the edge of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The western boundary of the geographical area is based on the location of a military danger and restricted area defined by the Irish Aviation Authority, while the eastern extremity is the demarcation between the Irish Celtic Sea and Irish Sea, classified by the International Hydrographic Office.