News Archive
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An Taisce calls on Minister Coveney to protect the EU Soil Framework Directive
/An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to take steps to […]
Government should promote renewable energy not more fossil fuel exploration
/The Environmental Pillar condemns the announcement of a further round of fossil fuel exploration on the very day that the […]
Consultation on a draft Block Exemption Regulation for the agriculture and forestry sector and for rural areas (draft ABER)
/Invitation for public consultation on a draft Block Exemption Regulation for the agriculture and forestry sector and for rural areas […]
Proposed National Hazardous Waste Management Plan
/In accordance with Section 23 of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, a period of public consultation is now […]
Public consultation on national renewable export policy
/The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Pat Rabbitte, T.D. announced the commencement of the first phase of […]
Consultation process assessment of impacts of sea-fishing and aquaculture in Roaringwater Bay SAC
/Comments are invited on the conclusions of this assessment in respect of sea-fishing activities only. A process is underway to […]
Bord na Mona must release environmental information commissioner annulls decision
/Environmentalists are seeking to have Coillte Teo and Bord na Mona included in the Freedom of Information Bill 2013 which […]
Public consultation on Marine Strategy Framework Directive
/Mr Phil Hogan T.D., the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (DEC&LG), invites submissions and comments on the […]
Ombudsman to extend sea lice investigation
/The Office of the Ombudsman is to extend their investigation into the Irish handling of the EU sea lice investigation […]
Bat monitoring plays an important role in encouraging citizen science and saving money
/21 October 2013: Bats are an important element of Ireland’s natural environment and help us control many problematic insect species […]
Environmental democracy roadshow – first stop Cork
/Cork will be the first stop on a national roadshow to explore citizens’ rights of access to information, participation and […]
2013 Coastwatch survey ends this Sunday!
/The Coastwatch survey 2013 is extended until the 20th of October and your participation is enthusiastically welcomed! What’s involved: Walking […]
Minister Deenihan not a suitable Guardian of our Heritage
/The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to Minister Jimmy Deenihan expressing our dismay at the proposed ‘review’ of the […]
Tourism Policy Review 2013/2014
/Minister Varadkar and Minister of State Ring launched a public consultation process for a new tourism policy for Ireland on […]
Massive increase in emissions from dirty fuels highlights the lack of coordination in Government policies
/The Environmental Pillar reacts with dismay to the news that Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2012 increased by 1% from […]
An Taisce calls for strong Climate Change Bill and re-evaluation of the sustainability of Food Harvest 2020
/An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – expressed concern at today’s release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) […]
Public Consultation on the implementation of the UNECE Aarhus Convention in Ireland
/The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government invites comments from interested parties on the implementation in Ireland of […]
An Taisce says new Agri-Environment Options Scheme is vital to having a greener CAP
/An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today expressed serious concern at Minister Coveney’s recent announcement that there […]
Spread of ash dieback highlights outdated forest policies
/The Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future prospects of our native ash trees, now that it has been […]
An Taisce concerned by the stark conclusions of a new report on the status of Ireland’s protected species.
/An Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today welcomed the publication of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s […]
Progressive environmental laws in jeopardy as Commission panders to deregulation agenda
/The European Environmental Bureau expressed its dismay at the European Commission’s announcement today of its intention to consider withdrawing the […]
VOICE seeks Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator
/Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator position with VOICE General description: Coordinating the design, publication and distribution of the VOICE newsletter twice a […]
Submission Deadline Extended Due to Overwhelming Response
/Energy Globe Award 201 4 – New Closing Date for Participation Is 14 October 2013. Our recent call for project […]
IRISH SEAL SANCTUARY CALLS FOR RESCUE PACKAGE TO PREVENT EXPLORIS CLOSURE
/Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry accommodates not just an aquarium but the marine mammal strandings network and only Seal Hospital in […]
