Press Releases

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Spread of ash dieback highlights outdated forest policies

    7 October 2013

    7 October 2013: The Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future pro…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Minister Coveney puts wildlife and agricultural sustainability at risk

    10 July 2013

    10 July 2013: The Environmental Pillar is strongly critical of Agriculture Minis…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Victory for environmental democracy

    27 February 2013

    Environmental Pillar press release 27 February 2013: The news that NAMA has been…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • No more blank cheques – our taxes should benefit the public

    19 December 2012

    Environmental Pillar meets Joint Oireachtas Committee to discuss Common Agricult…

  • Government fails to deliver on Green Economy Plan

    23 November 2012

    23 November 2012: The publication today of the Government’s policy statement on…

  • Reduce income tax, place tax on environmental pollution instead

    12 November 2012

    12 November 2012: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environme…

  • 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…

  • Pillar publishes policy on fracking

    2 August 2012

    Environmental Pillar expresses “Grave concerns” about Fracking   The Environment…