Environment
The European Commission's Nitrates Committee's decision on Ireland's derogation is "a bad day for Irish waterbodies" An Taisce has said.
A coalition of environmental organisations urged the government to implement "stronger, more urgent measures" to restore Ireland’s waterways.
Rural Life
SWAN and the Rivers Trust are raising the alarm over a government plan that would make it easier to damage hundreds of rivers and lakes.
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).