Media Centre
Communicating the work of the Environmental Pillar to policy makers, the media and the public is a central aim of the organisation.
If you are a member of the media looking for a spokesperson on any topic relating to the environment please get in contact with our Communications Officer, Ciaran Brennan.
Our member organisations include all the main environmental NGOs in the country and cover everything from local habitat protection to global climate change.
Ciaran Brennan
Communications Officer
Environmental Pillar
Email: ciaran@ien.ie
Press Releases
Environmental Pillar urges Government to reject EU Mercosur Deal
The Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s environmental NGO advocacy coalition, is urging the next Government to reject…
Have your say: Great opportunity for community to participate in local policy creation
Join your local Public Participation Network to take part in Council Committees Do you want…
No more business as usual – it’s time to put climate, nature and fairness at the heart of Government – Environmental Pillar Manifesto
“No more business as usual – it’s time to put climate, nature and fairness at…
Investment in climate transition and water quality welcome but opportunities missed in Budget to reform tax & welfare policy – Environmental Pillar
The announced investment in climate transition and water infrastructure in Budget 2025 is welcome and…
Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan a failed opportunity – Environmental Pillar, BirdWatch Ireland & An Taisce
Plan is vague and lacking in detail and ambition The Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan…
Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan is a litmus test for implementation of nature restoration
The Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan (HHTRP) is a litmus test for how the Government…
Have a say on Your Council Day – National Environmental Pillar urges environmental groups to become involved in their local Public Participation Network
On National Your Council Day, which takes place on Friday, 5th July, the National Environmental…
Environmental Coalition writes to ambassadors of EU States blocking Nature Restoration Law urging them to endorse the Law
Ongoing absence of a qualified majority for the carefully negotiated provisional agreement is very concerning…
Environmental Pillar welcomes European Economic and Social Committee support for Nature Restoration Law
EESC has written to Belgian Environment Minister ahead of Council meeting reiterating its endorsement of…
Fully funded Marine Protected Areas necessary to protect our seas and provide clarity Environmental Pillar tells National Economic Dialogue
The Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s environmental NGO advocacy coalition, is calling for fully funded Marine Protected…
Nature Restoration Law supported by 75% of citizens in countries not backing the law
EU Member States not supporting the Nature Restoration Law are at odds with public opinion….
Time to get the Nature Restoration Law across the line
Environmental Pillar welcomes intervention by EU Environment Ministers supporting the law The Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s…
Environmental Pillar welcomes IFA call for Environment Fund
The Environmental Pillar has welcomed the call from the Irish Farmers’ Association in its election…
Climate and Environment must remain key EU priorities – Environmental Pillar urges Taoiseach
The Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s environmental NGO advocacy coalition, is calling on the Taoiseach to ensure…
Environmental Pillar welcomes passing of the Nature Restoration Law in EU Parliament
But now the real work begins for Ireland and Europe to implement the measures necessary…
BirdWatch Ireland, An Taisce and Environmental Pillar urge public to get behind their “Save the Skydancer” Campaign in light of stark Hen Harrier decline
“Save the Skydancer” campaign aims to highlight the nearing of the Hen Harrier’s national extinction…
National Survey highlights dramatic collapse in Ireland’s Hen Harrier population
Environmentalists dismayed as government plan to save iconic upland bird has been appropriated by industry The…
Committee report on Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss welcome but implementation is key – Environmental Pillar
The Environmental Pillar welcomes the report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment and…
A giant of Ireland’s environmental movement
The Irish environmental movement has lost another of its champions and passionate advocates with the…
Sustainable Water Network and Environmental Pillar meets with Commissioner Sinkevičius and urges him to stay the course on Nitrates Derogation
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) and the Environmental Pillar (1) at a meeting with Commissioner…
