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An Taisce action on Kilkenny cheese factory planning decision

An Taisce has sought leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant. We've written this explainer on why we've taken the appeal, the planning case behind it, An Taisce's role in the planning process, the wider environmental context on dairy expansion in Ireland, and our view for future development.
An Taisce to appeal High Court decision on Kilkenny cheese factory

An Taisce has confirmed its intention to seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant.
Tribute to Paddy Rossmore 1931-2021

The death has occurred on May 4, 2021 in London of Paddy Rossmore, aged 90. He made a distinguished contribution to Irish life and society. In 2020 he donated the main remaining portion of the Rossmore family landholding of 2,300 acres, Sliabh Beagh, straddling the border of counties Monaghan and Tyrone to An Taisce to maintain for posterity for nature protection and amenity.
Permission granted for conversion of James Joyce's House of the Dead to hostel

An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Dublin City Council in granting permission for the subdivision of the Protected Structure, in which the James Joyce story “The Dead“ was set, to a 54-bed tourist hostel (reduced from 56)

Submission on National Air Pollution Control Programme

In a submission on the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP), An Taisce has called for actions on smoky peat, coal and wood burning, vehicles and animal agriculture ammonia to be advanced as public health and legal imperatives.
Initial Submission on the Fourth Review of the Nitrates Action Programme

An Taisce have raised a number of issues to be considered in the forthcoming review of the NItrates Action Programme, calling on the Department to provide a strengthened evidence base for the purposes of the review.
Report on Wastewater Treatment in Galway City

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.
An Taisce's Response to the Climate Bill 2020

An Taisce considers that the Climate Bill 2020 in its current form is not fit for purpose and is need of radical amendments to make it effective in addressing the climate emergency
Submission to Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Statement of Strategy 2021-2024

An Taisce's submission focuses on the need for an integrated approach that addresses the climate and biodiversity loss emergencies and agricultural diversification to meet the threats and opportunities of a more complex future.
Submission to the Department of Transport's Statement of Strategy 2021-2023

An Taisce's submission highlights the need for urgent action to create a modal shift in our movement patterns away from private car use towards public transport, cycling, and walking.
Proposal For Demolition Of O'Rahilly Home, Herbert Park, Dublin 4

An Taisce has made a submission to the application by Derryroe Ltd. for 105 apartments and an aparthotel extension at Herbert Park and Pembroke Place, which would include demolition of No 40 Herbert Park, the home of Michael Joseph O’Rahilly who died in the 1916 Rising.
Submission on the Draft National Marine Planning Framework

The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government recently published the Draft National Marine Planning Framework to meet the EU legal obligation for Governments to prepare a marine plan, which considers economic, social and environmental aspects to support sustainable maritime development. The Draft NMPF is simply a business-as-usual approach that fails to fully integrate and prioritise biodiversity and climate concerns.
An Taisce Appeal of Proposed Cheese Plant

An Taisce appealed the decision by Kilkenny County County Council to grant permission to Glanbia and Dutch company Royal-A-Ware for a cheese plant on the grounds that the environmental impacts were not sufficiently assessed
Submission: proposed change of use of "The Dead" house

An Taisce has sent a submission to Dublin City Council, urging that a proposed conversion of No. 15 Usher’s Island, setting for James Joyce’s The Dead, to a 56-bed hostel should not be permitted.

High Court upholds An Bord Pleanála decision granting planning permission to Glanbia cheese factory

An Taisce is now considering the judgment to determine if there are grounds which warrant an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal or for an application to the Supreme Court.
An Taisce action on Kilkenny cheese factory planning decision

An Taisce has sought leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant. We've written this explainer on why we've taken the appeal, the planning case behind it, An Taisce's role in the planning process, the wider environmental context on dairy expansion in Ireland, and our view for future development.
An Taisce to appeal High Court decision on Kilkenny cheese factory

An Taisce has confirmed its intention to seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant.
Environmental NGOs call time on government-sanctioned environmental destruction

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.
An Taisce carefully considering newly published Agri-Food 2030 Strategy

The Department of Agriculture have published their Agri-Food 2030 Strategy outlining the objectives for the agri-food sector for the next decade. An Taisce will carefully consider the final draft to ascertain if the fundamental failures which we previously identified have been addressed.
Tribute to Paddy Rossmore 1931-2021

The death has occurred on May 4, 2021 in London of Paddy Rossmore, aged 90. He made a distinguished contribution to Irish life and society. In 2020 he donated the main remaining portion of the Rossmore family landholding of 2,300 acres, Sliabh Beagh, straddling the border of counties Monaghan and Tyrone to An Taisce to maintain for posterity for nature protection and amenity.
An Taisce responds to recent commentary on a current judicial review process

Out of respect for the court and the ongoing legal proceedings as part of the planning process for a large Glanbia cheese plant in Co. Kilkenny, An Taisce will not make any further comment on the case until the matter is decided.
Ireland still among Europe’s climate laggards – new study

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.
Irish water quality trends in the wrong direction

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.
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Application by ESB for change of use from museum to residential at Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2

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