Live exports cause ‘unnecessary suffering’ to our farm animals
October 5th, 2017
The Government’s plans to increase live animal exports will cause “unnecessary suffering” to our farm animals, a national animal rights organisation has...
Ireland’s first-ever bat bridge constructed over new Galway motorway
October 4th, 2017
Ireland’s first-ever “bat bridge” has been constructed over Galway’s new motorway in a bid to conserve an internationally important colony of Lesser...
EU States’ rejection of stronger food waste targets ‘unconscionable’
October 4th, 2017
EU Member States’ rejection of amendments to a proposed waste directive calling for unsold food to be redistributed to charities is “unconscionable”, a...
Three Origin Green agri-businesses named on EPA’s worst polluters list
October 3rd, 2017
A leading conservation charity has called on the Government to scrap Origin Green after three companies certified by the food sustainability scheme were listed...
Ireland should push for GM-free tillage future, Agricultural Committee told
October 2nd, 2017
Investment in the tillage industry is needed for it to play its role in helping to secure Ireland’s commitments under the Paris...
Citizens’ Assembly: Lack of political will delay low-carbon transition
October 1st, 2017
A lack of political will, resources and policy experts is delaying Ireland’s move to a low-carbon society, the Citizens Assembly heard this...
Citizens’ Message is Clear – Government must lead on climate action
October 1st, 2017
In her opening address yesterday morning, the chair of the Citizens’ Assembly, Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, lauded the public’s engagement in the...
Citizens Assembly: Irish state failing to lead in tackling climate change
October 1st, 2017
The government has failed to take concrete action on climate change for over a decade and may face billions of euros in...
Environmentalists laud Chief Justice’s comments on access to justice
September 29th, 2017
Ireland’s leading environmental groups have welcomed the new Chief Justice’s comments on the practical difficulties and barriers around accessing justice in Ireland.
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New fisheries declaration to control activity in Natura 2000 sites
September 28th, 2017
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D, has introduced a new Fisheries Natura Declaration to regulate fishing activities affecting...