July 23rd, 2019 An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision from Limerick City and County Council that blocked a resident …
Move to take peat out of planning system challenged in High Court
July 17th, 2019 A challenge to new peat regulations exempting industrial-scale extraction from the need for planning permission was heard …
Hen Harrier killed after wind turbine collision
July 16th, 2019 A Hen Harrier, one of Ireland’s most threatened birds of prey, was killed on a wind farm …
Minister rejects industry criticism of oil levy plans
July 12th, 2019 The Minister for Climate Action has rejected criticism from the Irish Petroleum Industry Association (IPIA) over plans …
State should reevaluate plans to grant Galway mineral exploration licence
July 12th, 2019 An Taisce has called on the Department for Climate Action to protect Connemara’s natural amenities by re-evaluating …
Fears raised over cross border impact of proposed fracking in the North
July 12th, 2019 An Irish environmental group has raised concerns with the Government over possible cross border impacts from proposed …
Skill shortage major challenge for retrofit plans
July 11th, 2019 Addressing skills shortages will be essential in order to meet retrofitting targets outlined in the Government’s new …
Cabinet slammed for blocking Bill on fossil fuel exploration licences
July 4th, 2019 Deputy Bríd Smith has slammed the Government’s “utter hypocrisy” on climate action after it emerged today that …
Divestment from Colombian coal would send ‘powerful’ human rights message
July 4th, 2019 Divesting from the ESB’s coal supplier in Colombia on human rights grounds would send a strong international …
Smoky coal ban still on backburner over industry legal threat
July 4th, 2019 The Minister for Climate Action has said that his Department will not roll out a nationwide ban …