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Solar farm legislation is “urgently needed” as councils struggle to deal with an explosion in planning applications, says Cork Senator.
Speaking in the...
The Burning Issue – Seanad Committee Stage – Heritage Bill 2016
An Taisce have written to all of Ireland's Senators in advance of tomorrows Committee Stage debate on the Heritage Bill 2016.
We have asked...
The Living Land Campaign – Reform of the CAP
Europe’s food and farming system is broken! The agricultural system currently in place is having a hugely negative effect on our climate, environment and...
Fracking Bill may be passed before summer recess, Committee Says
12th April 2017
The Oireachtas environmental Committee is confident that the Bill to ban fracking will be signed into law before the Dáil breaks for...
Press Release: Environmental organisations welcome recommendation of Oireachtas Committee to ban fracking
Environmental organisations welcome the recommendation of the Oireachtas’ environmental Committee to ban fracking in the Republic of Ireland.
The Environmental Pillar welcomes the decision to...
Illegal Gorse Burning Penalties Ineffective, Say Campaigners
Penalties for the unlawful burning of gorse are ineffective and do nothing to stop perpetrators says campaign group following a series of illegal fires across the country.
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Irresponsible to allow fracking in Ireland, says Oireachtas Committee
11th April 2017
The Oireachtas environmental watchdog has warned that it would be irresponsible to give fracking the go-ahead in Ireland and backed calls for...
Irresponsible to allow fracking in Ireland, says Oireachtas Committee
11th April 2017
The Oireachtas environmental watchdog has warned that it would be irresponsible to give fracking the go-ahead in Ireland and backed calls for...
An Taisce seek a Natural Environment Casework Volunteer
An Taisce are recruiting for a new internship positions in the Natural Environment Office of our Advocacy Unit.Position: Natural Environment Casework Volunteer
Please see below...
Press Release: Environmental organisations deeply concerned at water charges debate
Environmental organisations are deeply concerned at the absence of a set charge for excessive water use in the pending report on the Future Funding...
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