Environment
The Court of Justice of the European Union heard from Irish farm organisations and An Taisce today (Thursday, December 11) on the fifth NAP.
The nitrates derogation will be back in the spotlight but this time at the the Court of Justice of the EU tomorrow (Thursday, December 10).
The European Commission's Nitrates Committee's decision on Ireland's derogation is "a bad day for Irish waterbodies" An Taisce has said.
Dairy
With the European Commission confirming today (Thursday, November 27) that it is proposing that...
An Taisce has urged European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall to move Ireland away from its dependancy on the nitrates derogation.
A coalition of environmental organisations urged the government to implement "stronger, more urgent measures" to restore Ireland’s waterways.
An Taisce has welcomed the news that Ireland has been told by the European Commission that it "must...
An Taisce has welcomed an EPA report showing there was a 10% national reduction in river nitrate concentrations during 2024.
An Taisce has welcomed an EPA report showing that nitrogen pollution has decreased across some of the country's main rivers in 2024.
An Taisce called for targeted measures to address grazing pressure from growing deer, feral goat, and sheep populations in the national park.
Agri-Business
An Taisce claimed that required assessments have not been carried out as part of Ireland’s interim review of the fifth NAP.
An Taisce called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to "get real" when it comes to complying with climate legislation they passed.
An Taisce is urging the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) "to follow the science on agricultural emission reductions".
The announced investment in climate transition and water infrastructure in Budget 2025 has been welcomed by the Environmental Pillar.
Rural Life
TD Mattie McGrath has said he will introduce a bill today to remove An Taisce as a 'prescribed authority' in planning legislation.
The ICMSA has voiced concerns over developments in the case taken by An Taisce against Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme (NAP).
Agri Politics
The referral of a Nitrates Action Programme legal challenge to the European Court of Justice creates 'more uncertainty for farmers', IFA said
An Taisce has called for a "step change" in the water quality measures being asked of Irish farmers to address the issue of nitrogen (N).
An Taisce has said that the results of a project focused on the promotion of organic farming in Ireland have "exceeded expectations".
An Taisce has claimed that the government's new National Biomethane Strategy could be the subject of a complaint to the United Nations (UN).
Judge has requested written submissions in relation to ongoing High Court against the state’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP).
An Taisce has welcomed the High Court's 'rigour' in relation to its ongoing legal challenge against the State's fifth NAP.
Farm organisations have welcomed a judge's direction in relation to an ongoing legal case that NAP is "in accordance with nitrates directive"
