News Archive
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The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad referendum, and demands the reform of the Seanad rather than its abolition.
/“Abolishing the Seanad leaves us to the mercy of professional politicians and uncontrollable Government majorities. The Government’s promised political reforms […]
Irish Seal Sanctuary search for new home
/Let the people decide if Irish Seal Sanctuary to close? Is the Irish Seal Sanctuary still “fit for purpose” in […]
Ombudsman asked to extend sea lice enquiry
/The Ombudsman has been asked to extend his investigation into the Irish handling of the EU sea lice investigation to […]
VOICE seeks fundraising and marketing volunteer
/Volunteer Fundraising and Marketing Position with VOICE POSITION Volunteer Event Planning, Fundraising and Marketing Position, VOICE Ireland REPORTS TO Coordinator […]
Public consultation process on the Food Harvest 2020 environmental analysis report and the development of an agriculture sectoral low carbon roadmap
/The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is facilitating a public consultation process which invites written submissions from interested […]
Ombudsman to investigate sea lice cover up
/The Irish Ombudsman’s office has opened an investigation into possible mal-administration by the Department of Agriculture Food and Fisheries [DAFF] […]
All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship Saturday October 5th
/The Hedge Laying Association of Ireland is delighted to announce that the 2nd Annual All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship will take […]
Environmental Pillar questions credibility of sustainability report on Food Harvest 2020
/The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is casting serious doubts on the findings of a report […]
No basis for Minister’s decision to get rid of packaging levy and container deposit return scheme
/The Environmental Pillar is extremely disappointed at Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s announcement today that he will not go ahead with […]
Transport & Environment report 2013 – Ireland is 7th in EU for sales of more efficient cars
/Transport & Environment report 2013 – Ireland is 7th in EU for sales of more efficient cars Ireland leaps to […]
An Taisce condemns comments by turf cutting group encouraging persecution of protected hen harrier
/An Taisce has today strongly condemned comments made by a Galway-based turf cutting group (the Barroughter & Clonmoylan Bogs Action […]
Regulations governing lighting urged after France leads the way
/A new French ordinance has led the way in controlling excessive use of lighting, according to the Irish environmental lobby […]
Environmental Pillar encourages the public to have their say on Ireland’s pollution and waste Register
/From a press release by the Environmental Pillar, 24 August 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental […]
21st Celebration of the Oak Glen forest park in Glencree
/Crann and Coillte requests the pleasure of your company at a family day celebration of the ‘Coming of Age’ of […]
National potato day: 23 August 2013
/Today is National Potato day. Potatoes are the original superfood and Ireland’s national vegetable. Bord Bia has organised events throughout […]
VOICE at the inaugural Charity Hack
/Mindy O’Brien, Coordinator of VOICE Ireland, wrote this blog post about her recent experience at Charity Hack. As Mindy explains, […]
Government’s inertia on peat cutting challenged
/From a Friends of the Irish Environment press release on 21 August 2013 The Government has failed to follow through […]
Marine Institute’s defence of Aran fish farm now in shreds – An Taisce
/From an An Taisce press release on 15 August 2013 Marine Institute study has been panned by Canadian, Norwegian and […]
Call on Minister Coveney for agricultural buffer zones as more blue flag beaches closed
/A call has been made to the Minister for Agriculture to establish buffer zones to exclude cattle from streams, rivers […]
Outstanding commercial opportunity at the Organic Centre
/Outstanding Commercial Opportunity The Organic Centre, established in 1995, is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organic […]
Illegal turfcutters still pulling the wool over the eyes of the Irish public
/By the Irish Wildlife Trust: Many people in Ireland have been duped into thinking that the ban on turf cutting […]
“Sleán Sunday” – Don’t be fooled by turf cutters this weekend!
/From an An Taisce Facebook post on 8 August: The image that the organisers of ‘Sleán Sunday’ (a staged hand-cutting […]
Sea lice infestations tripled in last three years – Marine Harvest Report
/Sea lice infestations on Irish salmon farm sites are continuing to increase, in spite of Minister Simon Coveney’s reassurances that […]
The Dutch and Irish Bog Story Continues
/The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) have been celebrating the year of the Gathering by connecting with our Dutch friends. […]
