An Taisce welcomes the decision of the Environmental Pillar, of which An Taisce is an active member, to resign from the Agri-Food 2030 Committee. We join the Pillar in denouncing the strategy produced by this committee as entirely inadequate to meet the social and environmental challenges facing us. Read more
Ireland has much to lose if the Investor Court System is setup with impacts for health, environment, equality and employment standards. Read more
This proposal by the ESB to close the Georgian House museum at Fitzwilliam Street would represent the loss of a thirty-year-old heritage and cultural visitor attraction and educational resource for the city Read more
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing have launched their report on the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill based on their pre-legislative scrutiny. An Taisce welcomes the strong recommendations in this report, many of which directly address the concerns raised by An Taisce and others. Read more
Today’s Pre-Legislative Scrutiny on the draft of the Climate Bill 2020 by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action makes important recommendations to help shore up what has been widely criticised as a flawed and problematic Climate Bill. Read more
Thanks to extensive research by our Galway City Association, An Taisce has submitted a detailed report to the EPA on the ongoing wastewater treatment issues in Galway City. The report is based on analysis of multiple incidences of untreated wastewater being discharged into the River Corrib and the Galway Bay SAC in recent years. Read more
The EPA released the Water Quality in 2019 report today, indicating that over one third of rivers and a quarter of lakes are failing to meet their environmental quality standards for nutrients, with serious consequences for the health of Irish waters. Read more
At Saturday’s extraordinary general meeting of An Taisce, members across the country expressed outrage that such an important matter would be rushed through the Dail. They called for TDs to postpone the vote to ratify the agreement which would mean Ireland would be saying yes to the investment protection mechanism and called for the Government to allow proper time for public debate and scrutiny. Read more
An Taisce has a number of concerns about the current SHD application by Fruitmarket Partnership to construct 506-bed co-living scheme in blocks of 9 to 14 storeys in height at Halston Street, Little Green Street and Mary's Lane, Dublin 7, within a historic industrial area and adjacent to the landmark redbrick 1892 Fruit and Vegetable Market. Read more
Despite improvements in our use of renewable energy, Ireland remains among the worst in Europe on overall climate action, according to the newly released 2021 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) Index of almost 60 states. Read more
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