Just one day to go to apply for CORE (Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment) Project Officer! ⏰CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 25 February 5pm 📪APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES: CV and a covering letter to [email protected]

Great article in the @independent.ie where @irishenvnet.bsky.social senior land use officer @fintankelly.bsky.social outlines three key ingredients to boost nature restoration in Ireland

UN expert says Ireland has made important progress in protecting the environment, but these advances are at risk unless strategic projects, infrastructure and activities are rigorously assessed and legally compliant. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

“The cunning disguise this time is soothing words such as simplification and competitiveness.” @ciaranbrennan.bsky.social of @envpillar.bsky.social writes on the dangerous undoing of environmental (and human rights) laws at national and EU level.

Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, but rolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm. Oped by @ciaranbrennan.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

The European laws that have been safeguarding our nature are being quietly dismantled – under the false promise of “simplification”. Our nature is under attack, and we are here to defend it. But we need your help! Sign the petition to say #HandsOFFNature www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

27 EU leaders. In a castle. Deciding which protections to cut for polluter profit 😡 180,000+ people already said: #HandsOffNature ✊ Join us in telling EU leaders that we will not sacrifice our future for corporate profits 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

27 EU leaders. In a castle. Deciding which protections to cut for polluter profit tomorrow. 175,000+ people already said: Hands off our water, our air, our nature. 👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action #HandsOffNature

We’ve written to Irish MEPs urging them to vote against ratification of EU–Mercosur The deal threatens small farms, public health & climate/biodiversity by prioritising multinationals over communities & future generations We believe in enhanced cooperation with South America but not at any cost

An Taisce stands with fellow members of Environmental Pillar and eNGOs across the EU to say Hands Off Nature. Have your voice heard. Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature Send a message and sign petition: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... @envpillar.bsky.social

Under the Trojan Horse of simplification & cutting red tape, key EU laws that protect clean air, safe water, public health & nature are being weakened. Use our webtool to remind EU leaders to keep their Hands Off Nature. www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

Europe - Don’t turn your back on nature! The EU's ongoing “simplification” drive risks setting back nature protection by decades and fails to safeguard us from the climate crisis.  Take Action. Give nature a voice. Sign the petition to say #HandsOFFNature www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

The Nature Restoration Plan, which is currently being developed, is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a bright future for nature & farming alike, but it can only deliver if politicians & farming leaders are honest with farmers and work in their best interests greennews.ie/in-ireland-t...

Faced with triple crises of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss & pollution, we need to ensure environmental laws remain strong When nature loses, we all lose Please add your voice - let EU decision-makers understand need to respect scientific evidence and to keep environmental safeguards intact

The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the safety of our homes all depend on strong environmental laws. Behind the EU’s ‘simplification’ agenda, crucial environmental safeguards are being quietly dismantled. Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

SWAN joined members of @envpillar.bsky.social yesterday on a tour of a derogation farm and talked to Minister Heydon and his team about the need for farmers like these not to have to live with uncertainty, facing another cliff edge on derogation, and instead to provide an off-ramp with supports.

A proposed new fees scale aimed at slashing legal costs payable by public bodies in environmental law cases is contrary to European Union law and would harm environmental protection, the Law Society of Ireland has said www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

1400 submissions on the JR costs cap & the majority appear to be questioning the legal validity of this. But instead of, you know, actually listening to the public, instead the Gov is said to be 'bracing for a legal challenge'. How about they just don't do it?! www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

The last 11 years have been the warmest on record globally and Copernicus scientists say they fully expect 2026 to make it 12 out of 12, with the pattern to continue.

Ireland set for more extreme weather as climate data points to worsening trends www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

The Environmental Pillar has long argued that the Mercosur deal lacks sufficient safeguards to protect Irish family farms and consumers from food produced to lower health standards using inputs banned in the EU.

It's just over 3 weeks since Ireland was found in breach by the ECJ for failing to protect waterbodies from physical damage. The government response? Lower the legal bar for these waterbodies, so the damage can continue, with insufficient justification. Our waterways are not in safe hands.

⚠️In a final vote, the European Parliament sealed the fate of the few remaining environmental safeguards from EU farm policy, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) putting EU farming at risk⚠️

Do you care about biodiversity & clean water? Beware! The European Commission is currently proposing a series of measures to massively deregulate pesticides. Ask your EU Commissioner to block these changes by logging on to www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxic-pesticide-era/

The EU Mercosur Trade Agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis & exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs now www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

BREAKING: Ireland's nitrates derogation has been renewed.🗳️ This has no scientific basis & fails nature, the public, & farmers. “The evidence simply did not exist to justify renewing Ireland’s nitrates derogation" "Meanwhile, our precious water and wildlife suffer.” swanireland.ie/2025/12/rene...

It looks likely that Ireland will indeed get another derogation. This is being widely hailed as a good outcome by our Government, but good for who? Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation. Excellent analysis by @elainemcgoff.bsky.social

🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water & biodiversity. The EU wants to weaken rules — we need to push back. Call for a rapid shift to nature-friendly, pesticide-free farming. #EndTheToxicPesticideEra 🐝🦋 Take Action Now 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...

A profound and deeply worrying shift on access to justice. Hard-hitting analysis by @attractaub.bsky.social of the Government’s plans to limit legal challenges in the planning process www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

The advisory committee on nature restoration has expressed “disappointment and frustration” at the exclusion of nature from a significant plan for public spending over the next decade - writes Caroline O Doherty. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

In this opinion I try to explain the gravely concerning impact of the Govs changes on cost rules for environmental #JR www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Thks to @irishexaminer.bsky.social #accesstojustice #aarhus #EULaw #IrishConstitution #Courts #HumanRights #HR #Environment

EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws Our response to that? #HandsOffNature Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...

The EU is planning a shift away from science in favour of the chemical industry. This is a threat to our health & biodiversity. Write to your Commissioner by logging on to www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxic-pesticide-era/ to block these changes & shift the focus to ban harmful pesticides

“Simplification” sounds harmless - until you realise its a Trojan horse to weaken critical environmental laws that protect our air, water and Nature itself. These laws protect you. Let’s protect them back. Tell EU leaders: #HandsOffNature @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu

The EU is planning a shift away from science in favour of the chemical industry. Instead of rolling back protections we must strengthen them by removing hazardous pesticides. Join us & say End the Toxic Pesticide Era. Write to your Commissioner www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxic-pesticide-era/

I spoke to Pat Kenny earlier about the derogation decision 'In theory, we should only get the derogation on the condition that it not impact on water quality. We’re not holding up our end of the bargain, and we haven’t for decades ' www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

The confirmation that 100ac of forestry adjacent to the Glen of the Downs has been bought by the NPWS is great news for Nature Restoration. The opportunity to double the size of Irelands oldest nature reserve is a once in a limetime opportunity. www.greystonesguide.ie/100-acres-of...

🚨 The EU Environmental Omnibus - designed to weaken environmental laws - may be delayed! Political fights over weakening the Nature Restoration Law & Urban Waste Water rules risk public health & democracy— a record number of citizens backed stronger protections! 🌍 www.endseurope.com/article/1941...

An absolute honour to be able to host An Uachtarán in Tailors Hall today for this incredible @antaisce.bsky.social event.

Very constructive meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne recently about Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency. The Environmental Pillar proposed “resilience” as a theme, highlighted the areas of EU law where we have to get our house in order beforehand, and discussed key files Ireland will be managing.

Make your voice heard – join the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday Nov 15, starting at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square. March for climate justice as part of a worldwide day of action demanding an end the era of fossil fuels.

We will be supporting @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social at the National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday Nov 15. Join us at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square when we will march for climate justice as part of a worldwide day of action demanding an end the era of fossil fuels.

Rather than castigating public-spirited ordinary people concerned by planning problems, the Government should focus on properly resourcing the planning & legal systems. Important analysis by @attractaub.bsky.social on how Judicial reviews serve the common good www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Amidst Gov's attempt to hijack the common good & ur #JR rights,a contrary perspective from me on what's happening As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏 #accesstojustice #aarhus #eulaw #courts #judicialreview #publicinterest www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Yet another warning that Ireland is failing to reach its climate targets – “we need to redesign how we commute, heat homes, and power the economy. That means real investment in people, infrastructure, and communities, not more delay.” www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

The EU MERCOSUR Trade Deal is being railroaded through — with promises of traceability safeguards the latest Trojan Horse. But how credible are these assurances? And why should Ireland stand behind a deal that risks harming the Amazon and its Indigenous communities? #MERCOSUR #COP30

🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now! ✊ #StopEUMercosur www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation. Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...

Listen back to @envpillar.bsky.social policy advisor Oisin Coghlan on the need for politicians to show leadership on climate action, rather than just use fine words www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/no-...

Joined colleagues and stakeholders today to exchange views with Commissioner Roswall. I urged stronger EU commitment to Nature Restoration — we need dedicated funding, not further erosion of standards. The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.