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An Taisce welcomes landmark decision of the European Court of Justice regarding the Galway Bypass

The European Court of Justice today delivered a landmark judgment in the long-running Galway bypass case brought by environmentalist Peter Sweetman.

The road scheme would have resulted in the permanent loss of approximately 1.47 hectares of protected limestone pavement – a priority habitat under the EU Habitats Directive – within a distinct sub-area of 85 hectares, forming part of a total area of 270 hectares of such limestone pavement in the Lough Corrib Natura 2000 site.

New study shows CAP reform risks being greenwashed

A new study launched today has found that the greening of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is on course to end in failure by allowing farmers to secure European funding while not taking measures to protect the environment.

Poor air quality leads to 3,400 early deaths and costs Ireland up to €6.3 billion annually

Poor air quality contributes to 3,400 premature deaths and costs Ireland up to €6.3 billion a year An Taisce has revealed.

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland has written to Phil Hogan TD the Minister of the Environment and James Reilly TD the Minister of Health asking them to use Ireland's EU Presidency to deliver better air quality for Europe.

Download Press Release and Letter here ...

Car makers promoting fuel and emissions efficiency levels they know won't be achieved

The EU needs to reform its car testing system which currently produces delusional fuel economy figures because it's so easy to manipulate, according to the National Trust for Ireland.

	An Taisce’s creates ‘Buildings at Risk’ database for Dublin to illustrate urgent protection required Press release is here .....

Natures Way Booklets Available

An Taisce has produced a series of illustrated booklets called Nature’s Way. These booklets have been part funded by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) biodiversity fund and the Natural Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

The booklets aim to be fun and informative through brilliant illustrations and engaging, accessible text. The cartoons and illustrations are amusing in places and help readers to remember some of the issues and concepts, as well as inviting them to read the booklet. The messages are crafted to be appealing, and memorable. read more ...

	Submissions made by An Taisce Recent Submissions made by An Taisce are available at the 'Sumissions' Tab above or here read more ...

State of the Nation: A View of Ireland's Planning System 2000 - 2011 republished 20th April 2012

Press Release here... Report available here...

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Risks to human health through polluted groundwater the key issue in septic tank debate - An Taisce

	An Taisce call for a moratorium on 'Fracking' read more ...

The National Trust for Ireland and the International National Trusts

An Taisce is the National Trust for Ireland and we manage a number of built and natural heritage properties in Ireland, with the participation of local communities. We have have restored the Tailor's Hall, which is our headquarters in Dublin.

Holders of an An Taisce membership card are entitled to concessionary access to heritage properties in Ireland (North & South) and around the World.

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