November 20th, 2018 A Sinn Fein motion to allow Local Authorities to grant wastewater treatment licences to one-off houses in areas that have failed a percolation test poses a danger to human health, An Taisce has warned. The motion, set to be tabled this evening, comes in response to concerns Read more…
April 25th, 2018 The Irish state is failing in its duty to fully implement European Directives vital to protect numerous threatened species and habitats on our island, a new report has found. The report from BirdLife Europe, WWF, European Environmental Bureau and Friends of the Earth Europe gave 18 EU Read more…
February 12th, 2018 The European Commission has published its proposals to revise the Drinking Water Directive to increase the quality of drinking water and it`s access to European citizens. The proposed legislation would require all EU members to enhance water access to all citizens, which the Commission says will benefit Read more…
November 18, 2016 Ireland’s soils need your help. A new campaign has been launched to bring about European laws to protect soils now and for future generations. The Environmental Pillar in coalition with environmental organisations, organic growers, farmers, researchers and people concerned with the future of food production are launching Read more…
