An Taisce
@antaisce.bsky.social
An Taisce — the National Trust for Ireland
Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
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An Taisce stands with fellow members of Environmental Pillar and eNGOs across the EU to say Hands Off Nature.
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
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📣 CALL TO ACTION 📣
Write to the Minister to ask to him to prohibit the use of tangle nets to prevent the extinction of critically endangered shark and ray species.
Info & what you can do to help: iwt.ie/call-to-acti...
📷 Angel Shark by Louise Overy
@fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Write to the Minister to ask to him to prohibit the use of tangle nets to prevent the extinction of critically endangered shark and ray species.
Info & what you can do to help: iwt.ie/call-to-acti...
📷 Angel Shark by Louise Overy
@fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Call to action: Prohibit destructive tangle nets to protect endangered Irish species - Irish Wildlife Trust
Call to action: Prohibit destructive tangle nets to protect endangered Irish species Published online 13/2/2026 Grace Carr Call to action – Write to the Minister asking him to prohibit the use of t...
iwt.ie
February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
📣 CALL TO ACTION 📣
Write to the Minister to ask to him to prohibit the use of tangle nets to prevent the extinction of critically endangered shark and ray species.
Info & what you can do to help: iwt.ie/call-to-acti...
📷 Angel Shark by Louise Overy
@fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Write to the Minister to ask to him to prohibit the use of tangle nets to prevent the extinction of critically endangered shark and ray species.
Info & what you can do to help: iwt.ie/call-to-acti...
📷 Angel Shark by Louise Overy
@fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Clean Coasts #LoveYourCoast Photography Competition officially opens for entries this Valentine's Day!
Photographers are invited to share beauty of our island’s coast, waterways, ecosystems, & biodiversity.
For more:
cleancoasts.exposure.co/declare-your...
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
#CleanCoasts
Photographers are invited to share beauty of our island’s coast, waterways, ecosystems, & biodiversity.
For more:
cleancoasts.exposure.co/declare-your...
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
#CleanCoasts
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Clean Coasts #LoveYourCoast Photography Competition officially opens for entries this Valentine's Day!
Photographers are invited to share beauty of our island’s coast, waterways, ecosystems, & biodiversity.
For more:
cleancoasts.exposure.co/declare-your...
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
#CleanCoasts
Photographers are invited to share beauty of our island’s coast, waterways, ecosystems, & biodiversity.
For more:
cleancoasts.exposure.co/declare-your...
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
#CleanCoasts
Delighted Cycling Ireland supports this important campaign
Did you know only 1 in every 250 teenage girls cycle to school every day, compared with 1 in 25 teenage boys? Green-Schools #AndSheCycles Ambassador Programme empowers teenage girls to help that number change
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
Did you know only 1 in every 250 teenage girls cycle to school every day, compared with 1 in 25 teenage boys? Green-Schools #AndSheCycles Ambassador Programme empowers teenage girls to help that number change
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
Cycling Ireland is pleased to be supporting An Taisce’s #AndSheCycles Campaign and Ambassador Programme, working with teenage girls to design and deliver their own cycling campaigns.
Find out more about the programme here 👇
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/qromz8gihv
Find out more about the programme here 👇
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/qromz8gihv
February 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Delighted Cycling Ireland supports this important campaign
Did you know only 1 in every 250 teenage girls cycle to school every day, compared with 1 in 25 teenage boys? Green-Schools #AndSheCycles Ambassador Programme empowers teenage girls to help that number change
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
Did you know only 1 in every 250 teenage girls cycle to school every day, compared with 1 in 25 teenage boys? Green-Schools #AndSheCycles Ambassador Programme empowers teenage girls to help that number change
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
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🚨 RENURE: Science sidelined as EU weakens nitrate rules
Not just what was decided, but how: opaque process, no full impact assessment, key science and civil society ignored.
Bad process, real consequences for 💧 water, 🏥 health, 🌿 ecosystems and 🚜 farmers.
Europe deserves better. PR in comments ⬇️
Not just what was decided, but how: opaque process, no full impact assessment, key science and civil society ignored.
Bad process, real consequences for 💧 water, 🏥 health, 🌿 ecosystems and 🚜 farmers.
Europe deserves better. PR in comments ⬇️
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
🚨 RENURE: Science sidelined as EU weakens nitrate rules
Not just what was decided, but how: opaque process, no full impact assessment, key science and civil society ignored.
Bad process, real consequences for 💧 water, 🏥 health, 🌿 ecosystems and 🚜 farmers.
Europe deserves better. PR in comments ⬇️
Not just what was decided, but how: opaque process, no full impact assessment, key science and civil society ignored.
Bad process, real consequences for 💧 water, 🏥 health, 🌿 ecosystems and 🚜 farmers.
Europe deserves better. PR in comments ⬇️
"There has to be some sort of use it or lose it ... many European countries have robust powers of enforcement to prevent dereliction, particularly of historic buildings ... we need stricter rules and more enforcement"
#builtheritage
#derelictireland
#builtheritage
#derelictireland
Vacancy Watch: While neighbours sounded the alarm, a 19th-century villa in Sandymount slid into dereliction. “I think it's so sad that a beautiful little house was destroyed,” says Rosita Sweetman. “It seems we are incredibly bad at managing our housing stock.”
Vacancy Watch: While neighbours sounded the alarm, a 19th-century villa in Sandymount slid into dereliction
“I think it's so sad that a beautiful little house was destroyed,” says Rosita Sweetman. “It seems we are incredibly bad at managing our housing stock.”
www.dublininquirer.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"There has to be some sort of use it or lose it ... many European countries have robust powers of enforcement to prevent dereliction, particularly of historic buildings ... we need stricter rules and more enforcement"
#builtheritage
#derelictireland
#builtheritage
#derelictireland
Huge congratulations to all of the wonderful winners of the Green-Schools Marine Spatial Planning Poster and Photography Competitions and a massive well done to all of the amazing participants this year.
Students from across the country were celebrated at a special awards ceremony in Dublin last week, marking the announcement of the winners of this year’s MSP Competitions! 👏💙
greenschoolsireland.org/marine-spati...
Huge thanks to @deptcee.bsky.social for their support and making this happen!
greenschoolsireland.org/marine-spati...
Huge thanks to @deptcee.bsky.social for their support and making this happen!
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Huge congratulations to all of the wonderful winners of the Green-Schools Marine Spatial Planning Poster and Photography Competitions and a massive well done to all of the amazing participants this year.
In a world full of negative environmental news, the Climate Ambassadors are a powerful reminder that positive change is happening. Amazing people are connecting, inspiring, and transforming communities nationwide.
We recently continued our Climate Action & Communication Whistlestop Training Tour in Co #Offaly. We were greeted with an enthusiastic group, who were eager to learn, network and begin their Climate Ambassador journey! Welcome to the #ClimateAmbassador #community! Bring on the #climateaction!
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
In a world full of negative environmental news, the Climate Ambassadors are a powerful reminder that positive change is happening. Amazing people are connecting, inspiring, and transforming communities nationwide.
'The proposed (LNG) project would be close to a €1bn investment in new fossil fuel infrastructure. This is completely inconsistent with Ireland's legal climate obligations.'
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh appearing at recent Oireachtas Committee session on proposed 'Gas Bill'
@aideenod.bsky.social
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh appearing at recent Oireachtas Committee session on proposed 'Gas Bill'
@aideenod.bsky.social
A report to the Minister is being drafted this week. Follow the @uplift.ie link to let TDs and Senators on this committee know that the public do not support climate-wrecking LNG!
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/em...
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh on behalf of @antaisce.bsky.social at last week's hearings:
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/em...
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh on behalf of @antaisce.bsky.social at last week's hearings:
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
'The proposed (LNG) project would be close to a €1bn investment in new fossil fuel infrastructure. This is completely inconsistent with Ireland's legal climate obligations.'
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh appearing at recent Oireachtas Committee session on proposed 'Gas Bill'
@aideenod.bsky.social
Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh appearing at recent Oireachtas Committee session on proposed 'Gas Bill'
@aideenod.bsky.social
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Dublin City Council has published the pre‑planning design for #GrowCollegeGreen.
The updated design creates a safer, greener&more accessible public space–shaped by thousands of submissions and extensive engagement since 2024.
Open until 11 March 2026.
Have your say→ engage.dublincity.ie
The updated design creates a safer, greener&more accessible public space–shaped by thousands of submissions and extensive engagement since 2024.
Open until 11 March 2026.
Have your say→ engage.dublincity.ie
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Dublin City Council has published the pre‑planning design for #GrowCollegeGreen.
The updated design creates a safer, greener&more accessible public space–shaped by thousands of submissions and extensive engagement since 2024.
Open until 11 March 2026.
Have your say→ engage.dublincity.ie
The updated design creates a safer, greener&more accessible public space–shaped by thousands of submissions and extensive engagement since 2024.
Open until 11 March 2026.
Have your say→ engage.dublincity.ie
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We are hiring. An Taisce is seeking a remote Climate Action Officer, based in Galway or throughout the Midlands. Full job spec and application form can be found here: www.climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/.
Apply by COB 16th Feb 2026. #climatejobs #greencareer #joinourteam #JOBFAIRY
Apply by COB 16th Feb 2026. #climatejobs #greencareer #joinourteam #JOBFAIRY
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 AM
We are hiring. An Taisce is seeking a remote Climate Action Officer, based in Galway or throughout the Midlands. Full job spec and application form can be found here: www.climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/.
Apply by COB 16th Feb 2026. #climatejobs #greencareer #joinourteam #JOBFAIRY
Apply by COB 16th Feb 2026. #climatejobs #greencareer #joinourteam #JOBFAIRY
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The Taoiseach is meeting EU leaders today to 'highlight the need to streamline & simplify our regulatory framework'.
However, this push for 'simplification' is weakening EU environmental laws, including the EU's water law. 🌊🦦
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋
f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
However, this push for 'simplification' is weakening EU environmental laws, including the EU's water law. 🌊🦦
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋
f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The Taoiseach is meeting EU leaders today to 'highlight the need to streamline & simplify our regulatory framework'.
However, this push for 'simplification' is weakening EU environmental laws, including the EU's water law. 🌊🦦
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋
f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
However, this push for 'simplification' is weakening EU environmental laws, including the EU's water law. 🌊🦦
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋
f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
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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...
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...
February 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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...
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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Today marks the feast day of St Gobnait.
Tradition suggests that Gobnait lived during the 6th century, and she is commemorated in sites on Inis Oírr and across Munster.
But she is most associated with Ballyvourney, County Cork, where you can find a pilgrimage landscape (with a lovely holy well)
Tradition suggests that Gobnait lived during the 6th century, and she is commemorated in sites on Inis Oírr and across Munster.
But she is most associated with Ballyvourney, County Cork, where you can find a pilgrimage landscape (with a lovely holy well)
February 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Today marks the feast day of St Gobnait.
Tradition suggests that Gobnait lived during the 6th century, and she is commemorated in sites on Inis Oírr and across Munster.
But she is most associated with Ballyvourney, County Cork, where you can find a pilgrimage landscape (with a lovely holy well)
Tradition suggests that Gobnait lived during the 6th century, and she is commemorated in sites on Inis Oírr and across Munster.
But she is most associated with Ballyvourney, County Cork, where you can find a pilgrimage landscape (with a lovely holy well)
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Read our open letter to the Taoiseach and Climate Minister, arguing that there is no legal or scientific justification for delaying Ireland's Climate Action Plan. It's urgently needed to close the carbon budget delivery gap this decade, and further delays will increase overall costs.
February 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Read our open letter to the Taoiseach and Climate Minister, arguing that there is no legal or scientific justification for delaying Ireland's Climate Action Plan. It's urgently needed to close the carbon budget delivery gap this decade, and further delays will increase overall costs.
An Taisce welcomes An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision protecting Kerry waterways
But it does highlight continuing conflict in role county councils play as main purchasers of quarry material, while simultaneously responsible for planning & environmental enforcement
www.antaisce.org/news/protect...
But it does highlight continuing conflict in role county councils play as main purchasers of quarry material, while simultaneously responsible for planning & environmental enforcement
www.antaisce.org/news/protect...
Protecting Kerry waterways: An Taisce welcomes An Coimisiún Pleanála's refusal on retention of unauthorised quarry
An Taisce welcomes decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to refuse permission for retention of an unauthorised quarry development application.The site is in an ecologically and water sensitive catchment a...
www.antaisce.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
An Taisce welcomes An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision protecting Kerry waterways
But it does highlight continuing conflict in role county councils play as main purchasers of quarry material, while simultaneously responsible for planning & environmental enforcement
www.antaisce.org/news/protect...
But it does highlight continuing conflict in role county councils play as main purchasers of quarry material, while simultaneously responsible for planning & environmental enforcement
www.antaisce.org/news/protect...
Celebrating remarkable contributions of women in science
Science & gender equality needs to advance hand-in-hand
Tackling shared challenges require progress that's ethical, inclusive & responsive to societal needs
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#EveryVoiceInScience
#womeninscience
Science & gender equality needs to advance hand-in-hand
Tackling shared challenges require progress that's ethical, inclusive & responsive to societal needs
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#EveryVoiceInScience
#womeninscience
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Celebrating remarkable contributions of women in science
Science & gender equality needs to advance hand-in-hand
Tackling shared challenges require progress that's ethical, inclusive & responsive to societal needs
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#EveryVoiceInScience
#womeninscience
Science & gender equality needs to advance hand-in-hand
Tackling shared challenges require progress that's ethical, inclusive & responsive to societal needs
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#EveryVoiceInScience
#womeninscience
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/st... @uplift.ie
Stop a Canadian corporation harvesting huge forests of seaweed from the west coast
There should be a public consultation on this plan opening soon but lets gather signatures to demonstrate the fact that up and down the west coast, thousands of people don't want our seaweed rights gi...
my.uplift.ie
February 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/st... @uplift.ie
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🌊 Ireland needs an ambitious #EUOceanAct to secure a healthy, thriving ocean for all.
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🌊 Ireland needs an ambitious #EUOceanAct to secure a healthy, thriving ocean for all.
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
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This is the price our bays & estuaries pays for agricultural nitrogen pollution. These measures treat the symptom, they don't address the source.
This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates.
Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates.
Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Cork council to carry out pilot project to prevent infestation of sea lettuce on the coast
The project will place oysters and mussel bags in the water to remove nitrates and reduce the nutrition sea lettuce depends on to thrive
www.irishexaminer.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
This is the price our bays & estuaries pays for agricultural nitrogen pollution. These measures treat the symptom, they don't address the source.
This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates.
Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
This is what the nitrates derogation exacerbates.
Is this worth celebrating? Is it a price we're willing to pay?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
It's official, picking up litter is actually good for your mental health. If that wasn't enough, every piece of plastic removed is no longer a danger to our marine life.
When you take some time to pick up litter, you are saying, 'this place matters, and I'm a part of it'.
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
When you take some time to pick up litter, you are saying, 'this place matters, and I'm a part of it'.
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
It's official, picking up litter is actually good for your mental health. If that wasn't enough, every piece of plastic removed is no longer a danger to our marine life.
When you take some time to pick up litter, you are saying, 'this place matters, and I'm a part of it'.
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
When you take some time to pick up litter, you are saying, 'this place matters, and I'm a part of it'.
@cleancoasts.bsky.social
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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
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
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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
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
An Taisce stands with fellow members of Environmental Pillar and eNGOs across the EU to say Hands Off Nature.
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
An Taisce stands with fellow members of Environmental Pillar and eNGOs across the EU to say Hands Off Nature.
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
Have your voice heard.
Let’s defend the laws that protect our future #HandsOFFNature
Send a message and sign petition:
www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.social
'An Taisce said the almost €1bn project was “completely inconsistent” with Ireland’s legal climate obligations, which require a rapid decrease in fossil fuel consumption in Ireland.
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
The government is moving fast on LNG in Co Clare - here's what the Oireachtas heard this week
Environmentalists, locals and officials set out their stalls this week.
www.thejournal.ie
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
'An Taisce said the almost €1bn project was “completely inconsistent” with Ireland’s legal climate obligations, which require a rapid decrease in fossil fuel consumption in Ireland.
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
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Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief #Climate
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
Exclusive: António Guterres says world’s accounting systems should place true value on the environment
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief #Climate
Successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
Ireland in the storms: Flood barriers won't save us if we keep draining the land
After flooding in the past, successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed, writes Pádraic Fogarty.
www.thejournal.ie
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...