An Taisce commends local authorities on current regeneration efforts for towns and villages and recommends extending tax relief to allow reuse of privately-held heritage buildings. Read more
While we recognise the value of Dublin Airport for trade and tourism in an island nation such as Ireland, and its importance as a transportation hub, An Taisce is opposed to the proposed capacity expansion, including in passenger numbers, and the negative environmental and community impacts this will lead to. Read more
An Taisce welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to help inform the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny process for the General Scheme Private Wires Bill 2025 (Amendments to Electricity Regulation Act 1999). Read more
The An Taisce Climate Committee welcomes the opportunity to make a submission as part of the public consultation on updating the Clean Air Strategy 2025. Read more
The following catalogues An Taisce's submissions on policy consultations. Our submissions on planning applications and appeals are available to view on the relevant Local Authority planning website.
An Taisce has reviewed and commented on the recent Lough Swilly aquaculture licence application. The submission is available to download. Read more
An Taisce's observations on Uisce Éireann's proposed water supply project for the Eastern and Midlands Region in the counties of Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly, Kildare, and Dublin. Read more
An Taisce has multiple serious concerns regarding the Bill. These include its implications for the climate and biodiversity crises, the limitations of the project in addressing energy security, and the various threats it poses to the integrity of the planning process. Read more
An Taisce considers that this consultation and the manner in which it has been conducted are wholly inadequate and have seriously breached fair procedures to the point where we believe the consultation is in fact unlawful. We do not consider the consultation to be fit for purpose and would reiterate our call for it be withdrawn. Read more
An Taisce welcomes the opportunity to comment on this 6th Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) as part of the public consultation. We are now on our 6th NAP and have no evidence base for what the measures might achieve in terms of water quality outcomes. Read more
Submission for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy on the Coastal Lagoons: Ecology and Restoration (CLEAR) Report on Our Lady's Island Lake, Co Wexford Read more
An Taisce welcomes the opportunity to comment on this public consultation. However, at the outset we would indicate that we have significant concerns about the adequacy of the analysis and data underpinning these proposed designations Read more
An Taisce Climate Committee addresses policy issues arising in Ireland and in its global interactions regarding the challenges of human-caused climate change. Its scope includes education, media engagement, collaboration with institutions, and advocacy with the Irish government Read more
The Dalradian Gold Mine Project development is located on the southern edge of the Sperrin Mountains where it hydrologically and ecologically connects the northwest of Ireland Read more
An Taisce welcomes the establishment of this important new national park and the opportunity to make a submission as part of the public consultation process Read more
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Cork City Council is preparing a heritage-led 'Integrated Urban Study' for the historic Shandon area of the city. An Taisce made the following comments in relation to preparation of the study in September 2024. Read more