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 welcomes Ireland’s participation in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition
Statement from the Environmental Pillar, 5 June 2013: The Environmental Pillar welcomes Ireland’s participation in…
Irish taxpayers and badgers are taking a hit for no benefit
Environmental Pillar calls on the Government to reassess badger culling for TB control in cattle…
Ireland should take the lead on EU air quality, says Environmental Pillar
10 April 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 Irish environmental organisations, is calling…
Coillte forests belong to the people – let's keep it that way
20 March 2013: The Environmental Pillar is calling on the Government to reverse its plan…
EPA should ask "Is Fracking Really a Good Idea for Ireland?"
8 March 2013 Fracking could accelerate climate change, destroy communities and landscapes, and prevent creation…
Protected nature sites give great value for money says new study
Protected nature sites give great value for money, says new study The economic benefits of…
Victory for environmental democracy
Environmental Pillar press release 27 February 2013: The news that NAMA has been told that…
Climate Action Bill won’t be worth the paper it’s written on warns Environmental Pillar
Press release from the Environmental Pillar Climate Action Bill won’t be worth the paper it’s…
Environmental Pillar deeply disappointed at Hogan's abandonment of climate change targets
Environmental Pillar deeply disappointed at Hogan’s abandonment of climate change targets Calls on TDs to…
New measures are needed to combat serious consequences of deadly ash dieback
18 January 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is calling…
European Court of Justice fines Ireland millions for breaking environmental laws
The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, warns that the fines are…
No more blank cheques – our taxes should benefit the public
Environmental Pillar meets Joint Oireachtas Committee to discuss Common Agricultural Policy reform 18 December 2012:…
Government fails to deliver on Green Economy Plan
23 November 2012: The publication today of the Government’s policy statement on growth and employment…
Reduce income tax, place tax on environmental pollution instead
12 November 2012: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is calling…
Obstacles to effective public participation in strategic environmental decision-making
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Boost for human & environmental rights as Aarhus Convention comes into force in Ireland
Today the Aarhus Convention entered into force in Ireland, signifying an important step forward for…
Pillar publishes policy on fracking
Pillar Policy on fracking Environmental Pillar expresses “Grave concerns” about Fracking…
Pillar report highlights "illegal and irresponsible" planning
Pillar report highlights “illegal and irresponsible” planning 7th July 2012 – Dublin. Environmental experts have…
After 14 years of campaigning, the people of Ireland finally have the same environmental human rights as the rest of Europe
After 14 years of campaigning, the final ratification process for the Aarhus Convention has been…
Calls for public awareness campaign following Dáil vote for ratification of environmental human rights convention
There have been calls for the government to raise public awareness of rights granted to…
