Ireland making limited progress in decarbonising economy, says Commission
May 25th, 2018
A European Commission analysis has found that Ireland has made limited progress in decarbonising large parts of the economy and will not...
Families impacted by climate change challenge EU’s climate targets in the Courts
May 25th, 2018
Families from across Europe have launched legal action against the European Parliament and the Council of European Union for alleged failure to...
Fianna Fail motion seeks overhaul of penalty points system for fishermen
May 24th, 2018
The Dail opened debate yesterday on a Fianna Fail motion which seeks to overhaul the current penalty points system for fishermen who...
Number of cyclists in Dublin on the rise despite decreased State investment
May 24th, 2018
The number of cyclists in Dublin is higher than ever despite decreased government investment in cycling infrastructure, new data has shown.
The Canal...
Seanad passes motion calling on State to protect half of Ireland’s marine life
May 24th, 2018
The Seanad has passed a motion calling for the Government to protect half of Ireland’s seas and ocean with community-driven Marine Protected...
Ireland’s first Seabin set up in Dun Laoghaire Harbour to tackle marine waste
May 23rd, 2018
Ireland’s first two seabins were installed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this week in a an attempt to tackle plastic pollution.
The operation management...
Humans activity has influenced the loss of 83% of wild mammals, new study...
May 23rd, 2018
Humans have caused the loss of 83 per cent of all wild mammals despite representing only 0.01 per cent of all living...
Minister’s call for pilot bottle return scheme over mandatory system voted down by TDs
May 23rd, 2018
An amendment from the Environment Minister to allow for a pilot deposit return rather than a mandatory national scheme under a Bill...
Minister trying to water down Waste Reduction Bill, says environmental group
May 22nd, 2018
The Minister for the Environment is attempting to water down plans for a national deposit and return scheme (DRS) for bottles, environmental...
Significant number of farmers deemed ineligible for GLAS payment
May 22nd, 2018
The government has started to process balancing payments under an agri-environment scheme to farmers, however, many participants have been deemed ineligible for...
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