Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors and Trustees are:

Phil Kearney | Chair | Joined Board in 2016, Chair since 2019
Trish O'Connell | Vice Chair | Joined Board in 2019
Stuart McCaul | Secretary | Joined Board in 2019
Olivia Rogers | Joined Board in 2019
Hugh O'Reilly | Joined Board in 2019
John Sweeney| Joined Board in 2015
Alison Hough | Joined Board in 2020

For all policies relating to the Board, please see the Governance page.

Latest

An Taisce wins right to challenge Dutch cheese joint venture in South East

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.
Climate Bill 2020 currently not fit for purpose

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
An Taisce's Adjourned AGM, and EGM

Register here to Attend An Taisce's adjourned AGM and also our EGM on December 12th 2020
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

Climate Bill 2020 currently not fit for purpose

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
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
We Protect

We hold and preserve a range of heritage properties in trust, including historic buildings and nature reserves.
We Educate

We develop and operate some of Ireland's most popular and successful environmental and sustainability programmes.
Accessibility
Be the reason Ireland's natural and historical beauty is enjoyed for generations to come!

We are lucky in Ireland to be surrounded by areas of natural and historical beauty. An Taisce has been gifted some of these areas over the past 70 years to maintain for the public. We also protect the environment through our role in the planning process and by drawing attention to immediate global threats like climate change. Our goal is 250 monthly giving supporters like you who care about protecting our environment and heritage for our children, grandchildren and future generations. Thank you!
An Taisce's Adjourned AGM, and EGM

Register here to Attend An Taisce's adjourned AGM and also our EGM on December 12th 2020
Privacy Policy

Privacy policy
Cookies Policy
Key Staff and Volunteers

List of the key employees and volunteers in all An Taisce sections with their contact details