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
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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 is very supportive of offshore wind development that is done sustainably; that is fully compliant with our national, European and international legal obligations; and that recognises the intertwined nature of the climate and biodiversity crises by avoiding particularly ecologically sensitive areas and fully assessing and mitigating potential ecological impacts. Read more
While the use of data is undoubtedly a crucial part of modern life, like everything, it must be done within our planetary boundaries and our legally binding emissions reduction obligations. Progress in decarbonising Ireland’s electricity supply is being undermined by the energy-intensive trajectory of data centre development and the associated increase in emissions. 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
This Survey represents the second joint venture between the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society and An Taisce Read more
BCORE21 is an EU Erasmus+ Project dedicated to addressing key educational challenges through clearly defined missions that align with our organisational ambitions and long-term vision 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
As part of the Clean Coasts Roadshow series and to celebrate National Biodiversity Week, Dublin locals joined forces with An Taisce and the Coastal Research Group, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) School of Natural Sciences, to learn about the importance of two vital habitats on the south shore of Dublin Bay 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's audited financial statement pertaining to 2024 and a report on all of our activities. 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
SUST-HEIn, fosters whole institution approach to sustainability in Higher Education through systems thinking. It is an Erasmus LS project that runs from January 2023 to October 2026. Read more