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Environmental Pillar

@envpillar.bsky.social
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An advocacy coalition of Irish environmental groups, working together to promote environmental protection, a sustainable economy and a just society

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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
No extra funding for nature, carbon tax U-turn – the Government is clearly walking away from its climate, nature & energy security commitments in Budget 2027. Great to see coverage of our reaction to Budget 2027
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Stop Climate Chaos & Environmental Pillar wrote to Minister O’Brien ahead of the Informal Meeting of EU energy ministers setting out priorities for energy affordability, energy efficiency & renewables & energy security by cutting dependence on fossil fuels www.environmentalpillar.ie/app/uploads/...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Protect our health, water & biodiversity from pesticides! Policymakers, scientists, civil society & key stakeholders will discuss how EU legislation can best safeguard health, water quality & biodiversity at a public conference in Europe House, Dublin on Oct 6 www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@envpillar.bsky.social met with Minister Jack Chambers to outline our pre-Budget asks - investment in nature restoration, funding a fair transition from fossil fuels, investment in renewables & retrofit schemes, support for public & active transport & sustainable funding for civil society groups
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’re calling for a Budget that matches Ireland’s climate and nature commitments. Budget 2027 is an opportunity to invest in measures that protect people & ecosystems, restore nature, provide warm homes, deliver clean energy & enable sustainable transport www.environmentalpillar.ie/budget-2027-...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Today is the 2nd anniversary of the Nature Restoration Law coming into effect 🎂 As fires & drought cause havoc across Europe the necessity for Nature Restoration is clear. We need to see an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan from government including dedicated funding & action on public lands.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ireland has ambitious targets under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation to re-establish native woodlands. To support this national effort we've mapped key native woodlands with potential for ambitious restoration using public lands Read more: www.environmentalpillar.ie/app/uploads/...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Public land must lead the way in Nature Restoration 🦡 Restore Nature: Native Woodlands project - identifies where public lands can support the expansion of Ireland’s most important remnant woodlands. All that's needed is vision and political will 🌱🌳 www.environmentalpillar.ie/app/uploads/...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ireland has ambitious targets under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation to re-establish native woodlands 🌱 From Killarney to Glendalough, Glengarriff to the Avoca Valley we have mapped key native woodlands with potential for ambitious restoration using public lands 🌳 Red more: l1nq.com/21qjl5y
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ireland could be a trailblazer in introducing a national-level Universal Basic Income, according to a new publication Universal Income and Wellbeing Economy produced for the Environmental Pillar’s Circular and Wellbeing Economy Hub by Feasta & Equal Right www.environmentalpillar.ie/ireland-coul...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We have submitted our recommendations for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan — over 300 actions calling for real political leadership, proper funding, and transparent delivery to restore farmland, rivers, coasts, forests and towns for nature and communities. files.constantcontact.com/4a14a939001/...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Members of the Environmental Pillar joined colleagues from Sustainable Water Network at the Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs to discuss the key challenges in relation to water quality throughout the country and the root causes of pollution, as well as outlining potential solutions
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
With your help we ensured that the Nature Restoration Law was adopted. Now help us ensure we secure an ambitious plan to #RestoreNature. Be a voice for nature - make a submission to the public consultation on the Nature Restoration Plan www.environmentalpillar.ie/have-your-sa...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Ireland should invest in nature, retrofitting and food and energy security to mitigate against current and future shocks, the Environmental Pillar will tell the Government at the National Economic Dialogue www.environmentalpillar.ie/prudent-inve...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Environmental Pillar calls on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment to challenge European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall on the Commission’s ‘simplification agenda’ and its overall deregulation direction. www.environmentalpillar.ie/environmenta...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
During Ireland's Presidency of the EU, the Govt will be leading member states’ work on a Circular Economy Act to reduce & prevent waste. But 2 in 3 people don’t think the Govt is doing enough on waste at home to show leadership on the issue at EU level. Full poll results here: bit.ly/EP050626
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Ireland Thinks asked people how big a difference EU policy can make to issues. Environmental issues came out strongly with 68% saying it makes quite a difference or very big difference to protecting nature & water quality, 61% saying the same for reducing climate & air pollution bit.ly/EP050626
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
More than three quarters of people say the introduction of a new EU-wide windfall tax on the excess profits of energy companies should be a priority for Ireland’s EU Presidency. 7 in 10 people say reducing our dependence on fossil fuel energy should be a priority. Full poll results: bit.ly/EP050626
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
To mark World Environment Day, we asked Ireland Thinks to measure public opinion on the EU’s role in environmental protection. 8 in 10 Irish people think the Govt should use its upcoming Presidency of the EU to strengthen or uphold EU environmental protections. Only 1 in 8 people want them weakened.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Public want the Government to use Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the EU to uphold or strengthen environmental protection, reduce Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels & tax the extra profits oil companies are making because of the US-Israeli assault on Iran www.environmentalpillar.ie/public-want-...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The political will to properly regulate this damaging sector clearly doesn’t exist within Ireland, so we are very grateful to the European Commission for stepping in - Ireland referred to Court on peat cutting www.environmentalpillar.ie/environmenta... (Photo: Irish Peatland Conservation Council)
Credit: Irish Peatland Conservation Council
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The European Commission is proposing to weaken pesticide rules. Weaker pesticide regulations put our future at risk. Instead, we need real protection of health, water & environment. This is your chance to speak up. Write your message to decision-makers www.environmentalpillar.ie/for-health-b...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Great to be at the launch of the Independent Advisory Committee report on nature restoration. And many thanks to our colleague @fintankelly.bsky.social for his contribution to the report. Investing money now in nature will save multiples in the future and benefit all
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Nature restoration is a common cause uniting all of Irish society. Environmental Pillar welcomes IAC recommendations and urges Government to fund the plan www.environmentalpillar.ie/nature-resto...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Simplification of EU environmental regulations will harm society and the environment - Environmental Pillar tells European Commission Director General Eric Mamer that strong regulation & better implementation is needed to deal with climate & nature crises www.environmentalpillar.ie/simplificati...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
An Ireland Thinks poll has found 56% of Irish people think the “Government is not doing enough fast enough to cut Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels”, compared with just 21% who think the Government is doing “too much, too fast” www.environmentalpillar.ie/majority-of-...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The European Commission is proposing to weaken pesticide rules. Weaker pesticide regulations put our future at risk. Instead, we need real protection of health, water & environment. This is your chance to speak up. Write your message to decision-makers here www.environmentalpillar.ie/for-health-b...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🚨 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...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
“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
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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/
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🚫 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...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Great to meet Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu uropa.eu in Dublin today to discuss a number of issues in relation to sustainability & resilience such as the nitrates derogation & the impact on water quality; funding for nature restoration; MPAs; deregulation concerns; & the circular economy
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
One bright spot in a dull budget 2026 for the environment – the 20% increase in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, including a 27% uplift in capital investment in Ireland’s National Parks and Nature Reserves and its Natura sites is much-needed and welcome.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Great to be at the handover of #HandsOffNature signatures to European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall. Nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Great to meet Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Nearly 200,000 people spoke up for nature! Thank you to everyone who took their time to tell the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature and stop rolling back vital EU nature laws!
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Just a few hours left to speak up for nature! Our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying & our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the laws that protect them. Have your say at www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Last chance to speak up for nature! The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature. Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature Have your say at: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Just 1 day left to speak up for nature! Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying, and our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the laws that protect them. Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature. Speak up now: environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
⏳ Just 2 days left to speak up for nature! The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅 Send your message here: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying & our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the very laws that protect them. It’s our nature, our home, our future, our right. #HandsOffNatureSpeak up now: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
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Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🚨The European Commission want to roll back vital environmental protections under the Trojan Horse of “simplification” We have just 10 days to tell them #HandsOFFNature Their “Red Tape” is our nature, our home, our right! 📢 Speak up now using our tool environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
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