Month: October 2013

Ombudsman to extend sea lice investigation
/ | Leave a CommentThe Office of the Ombudsman is to extend their investigation into the Irish handling of the EU sea lice investigation […]
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Bat monitoring plays an important role in encouraging citizen science and saving money
/ | Leave a Comment21 October 2013: Bats are an important element of Ireland’s natural environment and help us control many problematic insect species […]
Read more »Environmental democracy roadshow – first stop Cork
/ | Leave a CommentCork will be the first stop on a national roadshow to explore citizens’ rights of access to information, participation and […]
Read more »2013 Coastwatch survey ends this Sunday!
/ | Leave a CommentThe Coastwatch survey 2013 is extended until the 20th of October and your participation is enthusiastically welcomed! What’s involved: Walking […]
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Minister Deenihan not a suitable Guardian of our Heritage
/ | Leave a CommentThe Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to Minister Jimmy Deenihan expressing our dismay at the proposed ‘review’ of the […]
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Tourism Policy Review 2013/2014
/ | Leave a CommentMinister Varadkar and Minister of State Ring launched a public consultation process for a new tourism policy for Ireland on […]
Read more »Massive increase in emissions from dirty fuels highlights the lack of coordination in Government policies
/ | Leave a CommentThe Environmental Pillar reacts with dismay to the news that Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2012 increased by 1% from […]
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An Taisce calls for strong Climate Change Bill and re-evaluation of the sustainability of Food Harvest 2020
/ | Leave a CommentAn Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – expressed concern at today’s release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) […]
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Public Consultation on the implementation of the UNECE Aarhus Convention in Ireland
/ | Leave a CommentThe Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government invites comments from interested parties on the implementation in Ireland of […]
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An Taisce says new Agri-Environment Options Scheme is vital to having a greener CAP
/ | Leave a CommentAn Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today expressed serious concern at Minister Coveney’s recent announcement that there […]
Read more »Spread of ash dieback highlights outdated forest policies
/ | Leave a CommentThe Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future prospects of our native ash trees, now that it has been […]
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An Taisce concerned by the stark conclusions of a new report on the status of Ireland’s protected species.
/ | Leave a CommentAn Taisce – the National Trust for Ireland – today welcomed the publication of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s […]
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Public consultation on the Green Action Plan for SMEs
| Leave a CommentAll citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from individual SMEs and public […]
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Consultation on the establishment of a quantitative reduction headline target for marine litter
| Leave a CommentThe aim of this consultation is to understand stakeholders’ views on a range of actions and policies which could be […]
Read more »Progressive environmental laws in jeopardy as Commission panders to deregulation agenda
/ | Leave a CommentThe European Environmental Bureau expressed its dismay at the European Commission’s announcement today of its intention to consider withdrawing the […]
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VOICE seeks Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator
/ | Leave a CommentVolunteer Newsletter Coordinator position with VOICE General description: Coordinating the design, publication and distribution of the VOICE newsletter twice a […]
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Submission Deadline Extended Due to Overwhelming Response
/ | Leave a CommentEnergy Globe Award 201 4 – New Closing Date for Participation Is 14 October 2013. Our recent call for project […]
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IRISH SEAL SANCTUARY CALLS FOR RESCUE PACKAGE TO PREVENT EXPLORIS CLOSURE
/ | Leave a CommentExploris Aquarium in Portaferry accommodates not just an aquarium but the marine mammal strandings network and only Seal Hospital in […]
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