Latest EPA figures show continued increase in emissions levels
November 27th, 2017
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.5 per cent in 2016 with significant increases observed in agriculture, transport, and energy, new data...
Latest EPA figures show continued increase in emissions levels
November 27th, 2017
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.5 per cent in 2016 with significant increases observed in agriculture, transport, and energy, new data...
New EU rules on free-range chickens set to come into force
November 24th, 2017
New EU rules to extend the period during which free-range chickens’ access to open-air runs can be restricted is set to come...
New EU rules on free-range chickens set to come into force
November 24th, 2017
New EU rules to extend the period during which free-range chickens’ access to open-air runs can be restricted is set to come...
Ireland trying to water down Renewable Energy Directive, EU document reveals
November 22nd, 2017
A newly released document highlights the Irish Government’s attempts to water down a European Directive to promote the use of renewable energy...
Ireland trying to water down Renewable Energy Directive, EU document reveals
November 22nd, 2017
A newly released document highlights the Irish Government’s attempts to water down a European Directive to promote the use of renewable energy...
An Taisce’s take on the National Planning Framework
The draft National Planning Framework (NPF) aims to identify the best way to accommodate a million more people in Ireland by 2040, as...
‘Historic’ High Court decision recognises constitutional right to environmental protection
November 21st, 2017
The High Court today recognised for the first time the constitutional right of Irish people to an environment that is consistent with...
New documentary set to expose inhumane transport of Irish calves to Europe
November 21st, 2017
Footage of inhumane transport conditions suffered by Irish calves exported to Europe will be aired in an investigative documentary on the German...
Government inaction leading to more cyclist deaths, say leading cycling groups
November 21st, 2017
Ireland’s leading cycling organisations have blamed Government inaction for a rise in the number of cyclists deaths this year after two more riders...
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