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‘Farmers are being used as political cover by the IFA’ – An Taisce

January 21, 2020

The environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO) An Taisce has issued a scathing attack on the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). The national trust issued a harrowing statement on…

An Taisce describes biomass burning as ‘a climate cul-de-sac’

January 1, 2020

Environment

The proposed shift by some European governments, including Ireland, towards biomass burning peat power stations are phased out has been described as “a…

‘Cut funds to environmental groups if objections continue’ – TD

August 14, 2019

Rural Life

Government funding for environmental lobby groups should be cut if “the constant stream of objections to proposals continues”, according to one TD. Independent…

Creed: An Taisce advice ‘inconsistent with guidelines’

April 15, 2019

Agri Politics

Concerns have been raised in relation to An Taisce’s advice in the ‘Climate Action Teacher Resources’ pack, which suggests a reduction in the…

An Taisce ‘should not conflict’ with Department of Health’s dietary advice

April 11, 2019

Beef

An Taisce has been told by a political youth group that its dietary advice “should not conflict” with advice from the Department of Health.…

An Taisce brings climate issues to Oireachtas committee

April 9, 2019

Agri-Business

Environmental group An Taisce addressed a sitting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to discuss climate change and…

‘The latest attack on farmers’: Healy-Rae responds to An Taisce

April 8, 2019

Agri Politics

The controversial green schools teacher resource pack, produced by An Taisce, which encourages students to eat less meat and dairy, has been slammed by…

Cahill: ‘Farmers furious’ at An Taisce programme inaction

April 5, 2019

Agri Politics

Farmers across the country are furious with the Government’s refusal to review the Green Schools content regarding meat and dairy consumption for children,…

Bruton: An Taisce programme ‘optional resource for debate’

April 5, 2019

Rural Life

The controversial green schools programme resource pack which encourages students to eat less meat and dairy and promotes veganism has been defended by Minister…

An Taisce programme slammed for ‘anti-livestock ethos’

April 4, 2019

Agri Politics

The “anti-dairy and anti-livestock” ethos contained in An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme has been condemned by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA).…

IFA calls for An Taisce ‘propaganda’ pack to be ‘withdrawn from schools’

April 4, 2019

Environment

The green schools teacher resource pack, produced by An Taisce, which encourages students to eat less meat and dairy and promotes veganism, “should…

Licence for Cork oil exploration quashed in High Court

January 31, 2019

Environment

A licence for oil and gas exploration off the coast of Co. Cork, which was granted to a Dublin-based company, was quashed in…

EPA national priority list dominated by agri-food companies

October 17, 2018

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) latest National Priority Sites List for Enforcement has been dominated by companies from the agri-food sector. Published yesterday…

Successful passage of Heritage Bill sparks strong reactions

July 12, 2018

Rural Life

The controversial Heritage Bill was successfully passed through Seanad Eireann last night (Wednesday, July 11), sparking a mix of reactions. The bill will…

‘Agriculture must be fairly represented’ in new environmental programme

October 3, 2017

Environment

Agriculture must be fairly represented in a new educational environmental programme to be rolled out in Ireland, according to the Chairman of the Irish…

‘Irish agriculture is the least climate-efficient in Europe’

April 6, 2017

Environment

The dominance of livestock farming has led to the Irish agriculture sector becoming the least climate-efficient in Europe, according to An Taisce. This…

An Taisce slam ‘well-funded’ Irish agricultural lobby over latest European climate targets

July 24, 2016

Environment

An Taisce condemned the Irish Government’s role in critically undermining the EU’s efforts to tackle climate change. Loopholes to emissions legislation were introduced…

TD hits out at An Taisce over planning objections to fencing

June 15, 2016

Environment

Roscommon East Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has hit out at environment lobby groups, particularly…

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