Ireland’s Draft Forest Strategy (2022 – 2030)
This is a submission on behalf of the Environmental Pillar in response to the public consultation on Ireland’s Forest Strategy (2022 – 2030) and...
Nature Scorecard shines light on Ireland’s failure to protect its natural heritage and internationally...
Immediate Release The Irish state is failing in its duty to fully implement European Directives vital to protect numerous threatened species and habitats on...
Press Release: Over 80 Irish civil society groups, including unions, farmers and business owners,...
A coalition of Irish farmers, environmentalists, trade unionists, global justice groups and small business organisations have called on MEPs to oppose the EU Canada...
PRESS RELEASE: Native Woodlands the solution to farm water pollution, says environmental coalition
Immediate Release
The use of existing forestry grants to allow farmers to plant native woodlands along rivers and streams would dramatically reduce farm water pollution,...
PRESS RELEASE: Happy Pear Twins fly the Foodie Flag for People4Soil Campaign
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With just four weeks left to reach Ireland’s target, The Happy Pear twins are calling on all food lovers to add their signature...
Press Release: Routine hedge-cutting during the month of August remains an offence under the...
For immediate release
The existing prohibition on cutting ANY hedgerows between March 1st and August 31st is an offence under the Wildlife acts, unless exempted
The...
Environmental groups welcome Fine Gael Senator’s support for plastic bottle deposit return scheme
Ireland’s leading environmental coalition welcomes support from Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone for a deposit and return system on plastic bottles, and calls on...
PRESS RELEASE: Strict enforcement on hedgerow cutting and upland burning vital to avoid environmental...
Immediate Release Strict enforcement on hedgerow cutting and upland burning during the prohibited season is vital to avoid the level of devastation witnessed last...
PRESS RELEASE: Citizens’ Assembly must call for referendum on constitutional right to environmental protection
The Citizens’ Assembly must call for a referendum to give a constitutional right to environmental protection to the people of Ireland, says the country’s...
Environmental groups welcome Fine Gael Senator’s support for plastic bottle deposit return scheme
Ireland’s leading environmental coalition welcomes support from Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone for a deposit and return system on plastic bottles, and calls on...
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