Ireland in breach of air pollution ceilings, new EU report reveals
Ireland is among 11 EU states to breach air pollution ceilings under new EU Directive due to agricultural and transport emission, a new European...
Northern Irish Government acted unlawfully by not stopping Lough Neagh sand dredging, says Count...
The Northern Ireland Government acted unlawfully by not stopping sand dredging at Lough Neagh, the Court of Appeal has found.
Environmental group Friends of the...
Ryan: Ireland should oppose EIB switch into lending for arms
The Green Party has expressed serious concerns at proposed changes to the governance structure of the European Investment Bank (EIB) that would allow the...
Soil: Standing on a Solution to Climate Change
Ireland could fight climate change without lifting a finger. Well, maybe a green thumb or two. Kate O’Brien explains.
When we look over Ireland’s rich...
Historic bill to ban onshore fracking in Ireland passes into law
July 28th, 2017
The historic Bill to ban onshore fracking in the Republic of Ireland has passed through the Oireachtas today.
The Petroleum and Other Minerals...
New project launched to study links between flooding and waterborne disease outbreaks
July 28th, 2017
A new research project investigating the links between flooding events and the incidence of waterborne infectious disease outbreaks in Ireland was officially launched at...
Newly announced household waste collection charges faces criticism from Greens and Sinn Fein
July 28th, 2017
A new government scheme for household waste collection charges has been met with criticism from Sinn Féin and the Green Party.
The Minister...
Europol operation leads to seizure of 4,000 kg of critically endangered species
July 28th, 2017
A pan-European operation led by Europol into illegal fishing activities has netted 48 suspects and 4,000 kg of a critically endangered species...
Green Party call for extension of Home Renovation Scheme to cover essential remediation works
Homeowners dealing with the aftermath of lax regulation must be supported
The Green Party today called for the Government to introduce measures to assist homeowners...
Historic Bill to ban onshore fracking a boost for the global climate movement, says...
Today’s passing of the historic Bill to ban onshore fracking is a great victory for local campaigners and a boost for the global climate...