Month: September 2013
The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad referendum, and demands the reform of the Seanad rather than its abolition.
/ | Leave a Comment“Abolishing the Seanad leaves us to the mercy of professional politicians and uncontrollable Government majorities. The Government’s promised political reforms […]
Read more »Irish Seal Sanctuary search for new home
/ | Leave a CommentLet the people decide if Irish Seal Sanctuary to close? Is the Irish Seal Sanctuary still “fit for purpose” in […]
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Ombudsman asked to extend sea lice enquiry
/ | Leave a CommentThe Ombudsman has been asked to extend his investigation into the Irish handling of the EU sea lice investigation to […]
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VOICE seeks fundraising and marketing volunteer
/ | Leave a CommentVolunteer Fundraising and Marketing Position with VOICE POSITION Volunteer Event Planning, Fundraising and Marketing Position, VOICE Ireland REPORTS TO Coordinator […]
Read more »Consultation on Access to justice in environmental matters – options for improving access to justice at Member State level
| Leave a CommentThe public consultation is to seek the views of the general public and all stakeholders in order to help: Assess […]
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Public consultation process on the Food Harvest 2020 environmental analysis report and the development of an agriculture sectoral low carbon roadmap
| Leave a CommentThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is facilitating a public consultation process which invites written submissions from interested […]
Read more »Public consultation process on the Food Harvest 2020 environmental analysis report and the development of an agriculture sectoral low carbon roadmap
/ | Leave a CommentThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is facilitating a public consultation process which invites written submissions from interested […]
Read more »Ombudsman to investigate sea lice cover up
/ | Leave a CommentThe Irish Ombudsman’s office has opened an investigation into possible mal-administration by the Department of Agriculture Food and Fisheries [DAFF] […]
Read more »All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship Saturday October 5th
/ | Leave a CommentThe Hedge Laying Association of Ireland is delighted to announce that the 2nd Annual All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship will take […]
Read more »Environmental Pillar questions credibility of sustainability report on Food Harvest 2020
/ | Leave a CommentThe Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is casting serious doubts on the findings of a report […]
Read more »No basis for Minister’s decision to get rid of packaging levy and container deposit return scheme
/ | Leave a CommentThe Environmental Pillar is extremely disappointed at Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s announcement today that he will not go ahead with […]
Read more »Transport & Environment report 2013 – Ireland is 7th in EU for sales of more efficient cars
/ | Leave a CommentTransport & Environment report 2013 – Ireland is 7th in EU for sales of more efficient cars Ireland leaps to […]
Read more »Evaluation of energy labelling directive and certain aspects of the ecodesign directive
| Leave a CommentThis consultation is part of the review of the Energy Labelling Directive (2010/30/EU Art.14) required by the Directive by 31 […]
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Public consultation on scope of national raised bog SAC management plan
| Leave a CommentThe Scientific Basis for Raised Bog Conservation in Ireland Study, or the Raised Bog Conservation Study, commenced in March 2013. […]
Read more »Public consultation on the implementation of the UNECE protocol on pollutant release and transfer registers (PRTR Protocol) in Ireland
| Leave a CommentThe Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government invites comments from interested parties on the implementation in Ireland of […]
Read more »Consultation on guidelines on recommended standard licences, datasets and charging for the re-use of public sector information
| Leave a CommentAll citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from re-users of public sector […]
Read more »An Taisce condemns comments by turf cutting group encouraging persecution of protected hen harrier
/ | Leave a CommentAn Taisce has today strongly condemned comments made by a Galway-based turf cutting group (the Barroughter & Clonmoylan Bogs Action […]
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