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Ombudsman to extend sea lice investigation

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The Office of the Ombudsman is to extend their investigation into the Irish handling of the EU sea lice investigation […]

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Bat monitoring plays an important role in encouraging citizen science and saving money

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21 October 2013: Bats are an important element of Ireland’s natural environment and help us control many problematic insect species […]

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Environmental democracy roadshow – first stop Cork

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Cork will be the first stop on a national roadshow to explore citizens’ rights of access to information, participation and […]

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2013 Coastwatch survey ends this Sunday!

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The Coastwatch survey 2013 is extended until the 20th of October and your participation is enthusiastically welcomed! What’s involved: Walking […]

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Minister Deenihan not a suitable Guardian of our Heritage

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The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to Minister Jimmy Deenihan expressing our dismay at the proposed ‘review’ of the […]

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Tourism Policy Review 2013/2014

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Minister Varadkar and Minister of State Ring launched a public consultation process for a new tourism policy for Ireland on […]

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Massive increase in emissions from dirty fuels highlights the lack of coordination in Government policies

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The Environmental Pillar reacts with dismay to the news that Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2012 increased by 1% from […]

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An Taisce calls for strong Climate Change Bill and re-evaluation of the sustainability of Food Harvest 2020

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An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – expressed concern at today’s release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) […]

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Public Consultation on the implementation of the UNECE Aarhus Convention in Ireland

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The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government invites comments from interested parties on the implementation in Ireland of […]

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An Taisce says new Agri-Environment Options Scheme is vital to having a greener CAP

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An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today expressed serious concern at Minister Coveney’s recent announcement that there […]

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Spread of ash dieback highlights outdated forest policies

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The Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future prospects of our native ash trees, now that it has been […]

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An Taisce concerned by the stark conclusions of a new report on the status of Ireland’s protected species.

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An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today welcomed the publication of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s […]

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Public consultation on the Green Action Plan for SMEs

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All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from individual SMEs and public […]

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Consultation on the establishment of a quantitative reduction headline target for marine litter

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The aim of this consultation is to understand stakeholders’ views on a range of actions and policies which could be […]

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Progressive environmental laws in jeopardy as Commission panders to deregulation agenda

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The European Environmental Bureau expressed its dismay at the European Commission’s announcement today of its intention to consider withdrawing the […]

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VOICE seeks Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator

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Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator position with VOICE General description: Coordinating the design, publication and distribution of the VOICE newsletter twice a […]

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Submission Deadline Extended Due to Overwhelming Response

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Energy Globe Award 201 4 – New Closing Date for Participation Is 14 October 2013. Our recent call for project […]

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IRISH SEAL SANCTUARY CALLS FOR RESCUE PACKAGE TO PREVENT EXPLORIS CLOSURE

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Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry accommodates not just an aquarium but the marine mammal strandings network and only Seal Hospital in […]

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