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Successful passage of Heritage Bill sparks strong reactions

July 12, 2018

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…

Hedgecutting restrictions come into effect from today

March 1, 2016

Environment

From today, March 1, hedgecutting restrictions come into effect until August 31 meaning farmers are not legally allowed to cut hedges. The National…

Wildlife groups to fight changes to hedgecutting dates

January 19, 2016

Environment

A petition has been launched against the proposal to change the Wildlife Act to allow for the burning of vegetation in March and…

‘Sustainable intensification of agriculture is at odds with global warming commitments’

December 8, 2015

Environment

The concept of sustainable intensification is totally at odds with Irish agriculture’s global warming commitments, according to An Taisce’s Charles Stanley-Smith. “Agriculture Minister…

Planning permission quashed by High Court for Bord na Mona Offaly plant

October 28, 2015

Environment

Bord na Mona’s plans to extend the operating life of the peat and part biomass-fueled power station at Edenderry Co. Offaly to 2023 has…

Humphreys’ commitment to nature conservation questioned by An Taisce

March 15, 2015

Environment

An Taisce has questioned the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Minister Heather Humpherys’ interest in and commitment to wildlife and nature…

Lack of demand cut Natura spend – Department of Agriculture

February 17, 2015

Environment

A lack of demand from farmers in agri-environmental schemes, led to the revision of spending under Natura, according to the Department of Agriculture.…

An Taisce challenges reallocation of €400m of CAP funds

February 15, 2015

Environment

An Taisce is challenging the reallocation of €400m in CAP funds, which it says is adversely affecting farmers and wildlife. Strongly criticising the…

An Tasice wants the Government to restrict one-off housing

January 8, 2015

Rural Life

In its core principles on rural settlement An Tasice has called on the Government to restricted one-off housing projects. An Taisce says it…

An Taisce calls for guarantee that rising emissions from farming will not cost taxpayer

December 17, 2014

Environment

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and ICOS should guarantee that rising emissions from farming will not cost taxpayer according to An Taisce. It says…

ICOS responds to An Taisce concerns of dairy expansion

December 14, 2014

Dairy

Recent claims by An Taisce that dairy industry expansion in Ireland is ‘the pursuit of short-term profit at the cost of any long-term…

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