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Government should promote renewable energy not more fossil fuel exploration
12 November 2013
12 November 2013: The Environmental Pillar condemns the announcement of a furth…
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Local government reforms won’t deliver on sustainable development unless changes made
7 November 2013
7 November 2013: The Environmental Pillar is warning that proposed local govern…
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NESC support for greening the economy is welcomed by environmental groups
7 November 2013
7 November 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 27 national environmen…
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Massive increase in emissions from dirty fuels highlights the lack of coordination in Government policies
9 October 2013
9 October 2013: The Environmental Pillar reacts with dismay to the news that Ire…
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Spread of ash dieback highlights outdated forest policies
7 October 2013
7 October 2013: The Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future pro…
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Vote “No” – reject the abolition of the Seanad, demand reform
29 September 2013
29 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad…
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Press Release: Reject the Abolition of the Seanad, Demand Reform
29 September 2013
The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad referendum, and dem…
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IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report is a bleak reminder of Government's inaction on climate change
27 September 2013
27 September 2013: In light of the shocking Fifth Assessment Report released by…
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Your future, your environment, your health, your decision – what the Aarhus Convention means for you
24 September 2013
Environmental Pillar press release, 24 September 2013 Every person has the righ…
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Environmental Pillar questions credibility of sustainability report on Food Harvest 2020
16 September 2013
16 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environm…
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No basis for Minister’s decision to get rid of packaging levy and container deposit return scheme
12 September 2013
12 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar is extremely disappointed at Environ…
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Minister Coveney puts wildlife and agricultural sustainability at risk
10 July 2013
10 July 2013: The Environmental Pillar is strongly critical of Agriculture Minis…
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Energy Minister's promotion of fossil fuels is short-sighted
13 June 2013
13 June 2013: In reaction to a speech that Minister Rabbitte gave to over 70 com…
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Environmental Pillar welcomes Ireland’s participation in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition
6 June 2013
Statement from the Environmental Pillar, 5 June 2013: The Environmental Pillar w…
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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
You can also download a PDF version of the presentation here View more present…
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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…
