Malcolm Noonan

Politicians call for action as report finds service could be ‘untenable’ in some places

Young People’s Assembly on Biodiversity Loss calls for greater respect for the rights of nature

Opinion: SACs are viewed as temporary inconveniences to be easily overcome when countervailing considerations of development arise

Plant Atlas 2020 shows 56% decline in Ireland’s native wild plants, with habitats affected by farming and forestry

Seasonal bans under Wildlife Act come into effect across Ireland on March 1st to coincide with birds’ nesting season

Ministers announce programme to tackle pollution, biodiversity loss and climate impact

Group calls for Department of Agriculture to tighten regulations

Environmental groups fear new planning and development Bill will curtail access to justice and limit judicial review

Agreement regarded by many as a way to transform the global response to the destruction of nature and begin restoration

Cabinet approves legislation for marine protected areas by 2030

Many ‘overwhelming unresolved issues’ remain but political push for a breakthrough is expected this week

Minister was due to lead Irish team during final days of UN summit but will be in Montreal for less than 48 hours

Planning permission will not be required to convert buildings to house refugees for the next two years under new Government plans

Voice of generation most impacted by decline of nature ‘must be heard’, gathering told

Almost three dozen water supplies in drought, Irish Water says

Minister confirms new national biodiversity plan to be published in early 2023

If trees can care for each other, why can’t we?

Michael Viney: Welcome reform of the National Parks and Wildlife Service takes shape

Seven beaches that were not awarded the flag in 2021 have been awarded for this bathing season

Wild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supports

More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’

Critical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’

Additional funding will be used to overhaul organisation and appoint extra staff

Calls for cause of blaze near Lough Corrib to be investigated by gardaí

Minister says increased resources to be allocated to arrest species and habitat loss

Independent Senator calls for national Traveller accommodation authority

Move to be supported by new code of conduct to support sustainable wildlife tourism

Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped

Minister welcomes move to convene Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity later this year

Consultants’ report critical of how service operates to be published within weeks

Drills to take place off Irish coast pose threat to rare marine species, says Minister

‘If no other action happens we will have mushroom companies in Monaghan closing down in three to six months,’ says senator

Stored power can provide electricity when there is not enough wind or solar energy

Kestrel is a species of falcon was designated as an endangered species in Ireland this year

Crowds gather outside after visits inside chamber cancelled due to Covid concerns

Covid-19 scuppers Newgrange winter solstice visits for a second year

Footage from Co Meath passage tomb to be broadcast online on December 20th, 21st, 22nd

Since March 2020, no jury trials have been held in Kerry, and local frustration is growing

Neolithic sites approved for inclusion on Ireland’s tenative list of world heritage sites

Wild birds in Donegal and Offaly have also been confirmed positive for H5N1 strain