The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a network of 25 Irish environmental organisations, sees the EU Nitrates Committee decision today, to give Ireland another three-year extension of its Nitrates Der...

People across the island want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing

Extension of exemption follows extensive lobbying by Government in Brussels

Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?

Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?

Here’s what’s happening with nitrates in Ireland and what you can do to help stop this pollutant. Nearly half (44%) of our rivers have nitrate concentrations that are too high.  The biggest cause is a...

European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges

European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges

I've just signed this petition to save Lady's Island Lake, Co. Wexford. Will you sign your name too?

Ireland clearly needs to urgently implement evidence-based solutions to nitrate pollution. Ireland cannot afford yet another failed version of the derogation.

At a time of climate crisis: Climate action is fiscal prudence

Micheál Martin addresses world leaders ahead of Cop30 in Brazil, speaking of impact Storm Éowyn left on State

A total of 55% of farms across the West Cork district have failed in National Agricultural Inspection Programme (NAIP) Inspections carried out by Cork County Council, the latest report shows.

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Ireland will miss its EU climate targets on agriculture, transport and buildings and likely face financial penalties, but can it secure concessions?

An Evening with John Gibbons – CECAS at Myross Wood House, Leap, Tue 28 Oct 2025 - Join us for a special open evening and book launch with journalist and climate commentator John Gibbons, author of th...

McNally Family Farm turned their backs on big supermarkets 30 years ago, opting to sell directly to consumers instead. Now, it’s where top Dublin chefs source their produce

ESB denies low water levels on Shannon caused pollution