Locals to protest Poddle River flood defence plans over wildlife concerns
January 10th, 2020
South Dublin residents will protest this Sunday against plans to straighten out the Poddle River for flood defence works that critics argue will negatively impact...
High Court sets February 2019 date for judicial review over Cork incinerator
August 1st, 2018
The High Court has set 12 February 2019 as the start date for a judicial review of An Bard Pleanála’s decision to...
Gov’t ‘squandered’ opportunity for proper consultation on long-term climate strategy
December 3rd, 2019
The Government has shown either “gross incompetence” or is trying to stymie scrutiny of its climate policy by failing to hold a...
Meeting Paris Agreement targets would boost EU economy
February 15th, 2019
Meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement will help to boost the EU’s economy and increase employment, a new report has found.
The...
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26 November 2021
Earlier this week, we announced that we’re going down a different road come the New Year.
Coverage of our environmental crises has...
Campaigners call for MPAs before the Dáil
7 July 2021
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan met with protesters today outside the Dáil who are demanding the State act urgently on Marine Protected...
Green party Senator calls for sustainable seaweed harvesting in Bantry Bay
January 29th, 2018
Senator Grace O’Sullivan has called for an update in foreshore licensing and more sustainable seaweed harvesting in Bantry Bay.
The Green Party politician...
Taoiseach under fire for ‘diplomatic clanger’ over Doonbeg wind farm intervention
March 16th, 2018
Opposition parties and environmental groups have accused the Taoiseach of dropping a “diplomatic clanger” over his backing of Donald Trump’s opposition to...
Fine Gael ‘spin’ on show at schools climate strike
March 19th, 2019
The school strike for climate action last Friday was notable for its energy and size, but also for its unexpected guests –...
Environmental standards must remain aligned across island of Ireland post-Brexit, Seanad report finds
July 6th, 2017
Government action is required to ensure that environmental regulation is aligned across the island of Ireland in a post-Brexit world, a new Seanad...
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