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Initial reaction to the newly published Climate Action Plan 2023 Read more
The Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 will entirely change the appointments process for An Bord Pleanála Board members for the worse, and we believe it will very seriously compromise the independence of the State’s top planning body. Read more
The independence of An Bord Pleanala is under threat. Read more
The 2022 Green Flag Awards were announced today by An Taisce Environmental Education, acknowledging Ireland’s best public parks and gardens. Read more
As the world faces a slew of climate-related disasters, the next few days will represent the biggest test the Irish Government has yet faced on the credibility of their commitment to climate action. Read more
2022 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards Recognise Ireland’s Best Beaches and Marinas. Read more
Yesterday, An Taisce launched our brand new Legacy4LIFE Project that targets collaborative action to deliver climate and biodiversity change. Read more
An Taisce calls on the Government to commit to a more ambitious Clean Air strategy and urges members of the public to submit their views through the open consultation process. Read more
An Taisce presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on water quality and the Draft River Basin Management Plan. Read more
Today, Monday April 4th 2022, the IPCC released the third part of their Sixth Assessment report, focused on climate change mitigation and assessment of methods for reducing and removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Read more
An Taisce calls on Minister O’Brien to not seek another Nitrates Derogation in the Nitrates Action Programme 2022 - 2025. Read more
An Taisce has today (Tuesday 8th March, 2022) called on the government as a matter of urgency to strengthen the proposed measures in the Nitrates Action Programme to safeguard Ireland’s water quality. Read more
We appreciate the attention the Supreme Court gave to what was clearly recognised as an issue at the heart of environmental law. Read more
An Taisce supports the evidence given by a group of independent scientists to the Joint Oireachtas Committee, that the proposed budgets should be revised downward (i.e., requiring faster and deeper emission reductions) on a number of grounds. Read more
Today, Thursday 3rd February 2022, An Taisce appeared before the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government, and Heritage to present on the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill. Read more