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Irish taxpayers and badgers are taking a hit for no benefit
23 April 2013
Environmental Pillar calls on the Government to reassess badger culling for TB c…
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Ireland should take the lead on EU air quality, says Environmental Pillar
10 April 2013
10 April 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 Irish environmental o…
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Coillte forests belong to the people – let's keep it that way
20 March 2013
20 March 2013: The Environmental Pillar is calling on the Government to reverse…
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EPA should ask "Is Fracking Really a Good Idea for Ireland?"
8 March 2013
8 March 2013 Fracking could accelerate climate change, destroy communities and l…
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Protected nature sites give great value for money says new study
7 March 2013
Protected nature sites give great value for money, says new study The economic b…
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Victory for environmental democracy
27 February 2013
Environmental Pillar press release 27 February 2013: The news that NAMA has been…
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Climate Action Bill won’t be worth the paper it’s written on warns Environmental Pillar
27 February 2013
Press release from the Environmental Pillar Climate Action Bill won’t be worth t…
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Environmental Pillar deeply disappointed at Hogan's abandonment of climate change targets
11 February 2013
Environmental Pillar deeply disappointed at Hogan’s abandonment of climate chang…
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New measures are needed to combat serious consequences of deadly ash dieback
18 January 2013
18 January 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmen…
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European Court of Justice fines Ireland millions for breaking environmental laws
19 December 2012
The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, warns…
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No more blank cheques – our taxes should benefit the public
19 December 2012
Environmental Pillar meets Joint Oireachtas Committee to discuss Common Agricult…
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Government fails to deliver on Green Economy Plan
23 November 2012
23 November 2012: The publication today of the Government’s policy statement on…
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Reduce income tax, place tax on environmental pollution instead
12 November 2012
12 November 2012: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environme…
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Obstacles to effective public participation in strategic environmental decision-making
30 October 2012
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Boost for human & environmental rights as Aarhus Convention comes into force in Ireland
18 September 2012
Today the Aarhus Convention entered into force in Ireland, signifying an importa…
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Pillar publishes policy on fracking
2 August 2012
Environmental Pillar expresses “Grave concerns” about Fracking The Environment…
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Pillar report highlights "illegal and irresponsible" planning
6 July 2012
Pillar report highlights “illegal and irresponsible” planning 7th July 2012 – Du…
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After 14 years of campaigning, the people of Ireland finally have the same environmental human rights as the rest of Europe
21 June 2012
After 14 years of campaigning, the final ratification process for the Aarhus Con…
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Calls for public awareness campaign following Dáil vote for ratification of environmental human rights convention
14 June 2012
There have been calls for the government to raise public awareness of rights gra…
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Pillar report highlights "illegal and irresponsible" planning
6 June 2012
Pillar report highlights “illegal and irresponsible” planning 7th July 2012 – Du…
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Phil Hogan reveals true colours by delaying Climate Bill
7 November 2011
The Environmental Pillar expressed disappointment at today’s announcement by the…
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Hogan’s decision to axe Sustainable Development Council strange and mistaken
29 September 2011
Environmental Pillar criticises the abolition of Comhar, the National Sustianabl…
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Speech to the Aarhus Convention Meeting of the Parties Wed 29th June 2011
29 June 2011
Text of speech by Michael Ewing, Coordinator of the Environmental Pillar Thank y…
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Environmental Pillar criticises Jim Higgins MEP’s support for overfishing
10 May 2011
Dublin – 9th May 2011. The Environmental Pillar of social partnership has critic…
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Ireland’s Environmental Pillar says forests must remain in public hands
21 April 2011
Dublin – 21st April 2011. The Environmental Pillar of social partnership has cal…
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Environmental groups call for retention of AEOS scheme
4 April 2011
The Environmental Pillar, an umbrella organisation that represents the Irish env…
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Taoiseach urged to reform Seanad by nominating environmentalists
22 March 2011
The Environmental Pillar, an umbrella organisation that represents the Irish env…
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Environmental Pillar asks incoming government to to set Ireland on the road to sustainable future
4 March 2011
The Environmental Pillar, which is made up of 27 national environmental groups…
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Ireland to be fined €26 million and daily fines of €33,000
17 February 2011
The Environmental Pillar calls on the Government: to take seriously its role as…
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Sustainable Ireland – Sustainable Europe
27 January 2011
Presentation by Michael Ewing, at the NESC Seminar “Ireland’s Experience & Chal…
