December 10th, 2019 Ireland has been singled out as one of the worst-performing countries in Europe in tackling the climate crisis for the third year in a row. Launched this morning at COP 25 in Madrid, the 2020 Climate Change Performance Index indicates that Ireland still ranks among some of Read more…
December 4th, 2018 Senators have heavily criticised the Government for dishonouring its obligations under the 2015 Climate Act during a Seanad session on climate change that was “approaching farce” this evening. Earlier today, the Minister for Climate Action Richard Bruton TD and six others Ministers, including those responsible for housing, Read more…
August 20th, 2018 Last weekend saw the kick-off of Heritage Week, a national celebration to promote our built, cultural and natural heritage. Another celebration of Ireland’s rich natural heritage popped up on social media this morning, although from a more surprising source – Fine Gael. Not renowned as eco-crusaders, the Read more…
May 30th, 2018 The Government has announced €500 million worth of funding for climate action over the next decade under Project Ireland 2040. The Climate Action Fund was launched this morning by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD as part of new funding for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and Read more…
January 30th, 2018 A landmark legal challenge brought against the Irish Government for alleged inaction to tackle climate change has been pushed back for a second time at the request of the State. The Judicial Review brought by environmental group Friends of the Irish Environment (FiE) was due to appear Read more…
January 18th, 2018 Ireland is a climate “laggard” and needs to do a lot more to catch up with our European neighbours in tackling climate change, the Taoiseach told the European Parliament this week. Leo Varadkar gave his frank assessment of Ireland’s climate record following his speech on the future of Read more…
