The High Court this morning granted An Taisce permission to bring a legal challenge against a decision by An Bord Pleanála to green light the construction of a large cheese manufacturing plant in Bellview, Co. Kilkenny. The Court agreed that An Taisce had raised substantial grounds for contending that the planning permission was invalid. Read more
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020 as it is currently constituted, is not fit for purpose and requires radical and extensive amendments, according to An Taisce’s formal submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action Read more
An Taisce wrote to the Taoiseach and other Minsters to raise concerns about the Climate Bill 2020 and vehicle emissions Read more
As the evidence accumulates of the negative environmental impacts of bovine intensification, it's time for Bord Bia to abandon its ‘Origin Green’ marketing programme. Read more
We are seeking a Natural Environment Intern. You can expect to receive practical experience gained in all facets of planning and environmental policy with a particular focus on afforestation and aquaculture licensing Read more
Today, An Taisce revealed the parks and green spaces that have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2020. Read more
Pádraic Fogarty of Irish Wildlife Trust on the Freshwater Pearl Mussel and how difficult its conservation has become Read more
A letter from An Taisce's Honourary Secretary, Stuart McCaul, on the need for the proposed new constitution for the organisation Read more
Mayo Council Council is to be commended for taking on the Moore Hall Estate near Ballinrobe as a heritage attraction and public and tourist amenity Read more
Get involved in the Forestry Bill 2020 public consultation to advocate for the rights of NGOs and ordinary people to appeal forestry licensing decisions. Read more
A look back at a recent positive heritage outcome at Thomas Street in Dublin's Liberties. Read more
Desmond Guinness, who died on 20th August 2020, is to be remembered as having made the single greatest contribution of any individual to saving Ireland’s architectural heritage. Read more
A new proposed Bill would drastically reduce the ability of ordinary people and environmental NGOs to appeal any forestry decision with potential environmental impacts. Read more
A swimming ban is in place across north and west Clare due to increased bacterial levels in the water. This is likely a result of intense rainfall causing runoff from farmland and septic tanks. Read more
What lessons can be learned from the failure to implement Smarter Travel and how can they help ensure that the transport objectives in the Programme for Government are achieved. Read more
An Taisce has warned that immediate and effective action is needed to reduce ammonia emissions as other nations are now doing with due urgency. Read more
Green Flag for Parks manager, Robert Moss, on the successes of community projects. Read more
Dr. Elizabeth Cullen, member of An Taisce and of the Irish Doctors for the Environment, on microplastics. Read more
The Judgment vindicates An Taisce’s public interest watchdog role in environmental protection in Ireland and advances the prominence and protection of European environmental law. Read more
An Taisce, BirdWatch Ireland, Irish Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Earth, SWAN and the Environmental Pillar make joint call to #BringNatureHome. Read more
Achieving the climate commitments in the Programme for Government will require wide-ranging changes across all aspects of Irish society and our economy. Read more
An Taisce has written to Minister Richard Bruton detailing the areas where his support is essential to underpin and improve on the environmental impact of proposals from the Commission. Read more
Kevin Duff, Dublin City Planning Officer, on the rich built heritage of Dublin and the challenges of protecting it. Read more
The newly published Programme for Government has been welcomed by An Taisce as a significant breakthrough on climate and environmental action. Read more