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, Jamie Brunkow.
Our member organisations include all the main environmental NGOs in the country and cover everything from local habitat protection to global climate change.
Jamie Brunkow
Communications Officer
Environmental Pillar
Email: Jamie@ien.ie
Press Releases
Heritage Minister's biodiversity plan lacks aspiration, focus and strategy
The Government’s latest biodiversity action plan lacks aspiration, focus and strategy, Ireland’s leading environmental coalition…
Press Release: All-Ireland environmental coalition in Brussels to voice concern over Brexit
An All-Ireland environmental NGO coalition is in Brussels today to voice their shared concerns over…
PRESS RELEASE: 200,000 European Citizens sign landmark petition calling on the EU to protect soil
Immediate Release The Irish branch of the European-wide People4Soil campaign has smashed its national quota for…
PRESS RELEASE: Native Woodlands the solution to farm water pollution, says environmental coalition
Immediate Release The use of existing forestry grants to allow farmers to plant native woodlands…
PRESS RELEASE: Pillar comment on State of the European Union address
Sustainable development and environmental protection must be put at the heart and centre of the…
PRESS RELEASE: Happy Pear Twins fly the Foodie Flag for People4Soil Campaign
Immediate Release With just four weeks left to reach Ireland’s target, The Happy Pear twins…
PRESS RELEASE: Citizens' Assembly must call for referendum on constitutional right to environmental protection
The Citizens’ Assembly must call for a referendum to give a constitutional right to environmental…
PRESS RELEASE: Strict enforcement on hedgerow cutting to avoid further devastation to wildlife and habitats
Immediate Release The Environmental Pillar reiterates that hedgerow cutting remains illegal during the month of…
PRESS RELEASE: Environmental NGOs slam Minister of State's climate speech in New York
Immediate Release The government should focus on its own mitigation efforts instead of offering the…
PRESS RELEASE: New Seanad Report on Brexit's threat to the environment welcomed by environmental groups
Immediate Release Ireland’s leading environmental coalition welcomes the Seanad’s calls for concrete action to ensure environmental…
PRESS RELEASE: Three key budget policies to net over €200m in revenue and protect environment
Immediate Release Leading environmental organisation outlines three key budget policies to net over €200m in…
Historic Bill to ban onshore fracking a boost for the global climate movement, says Ireland's leading environmental organisation
Today’s passing of the historic Bill to ban onshore fracking is a great victory for…
PRESS RELEASE: CONFERENCE BREXIT AND IMPACT ON THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT, 16 June 2017
Crucial cross-border cooperation to protect the environment across the island of Ireland must not be…
Press Release: Pillar wholeheartedly denounces Trump's withdrawal from Paris Agreement
President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement shows a profound lack…
Press Release: Post-Brexit cross-border cooperation crucial to protect the environment and tackle climate change
Post-Brexit cross-border cooperation crucial to protect the environment and tackle climate change, say leading environmental…
Press Release: Pillar outlines key budget policies to net €215m in revenue and limit environmentally damaging practices
May 31st, 2017 Immediate Release Leading environmental organisation outlines three key budget policies to net…
Press Release: Ireland named & shamed at international awards ceremony for subsidising peat burning
Immediate Release Ireland was among nine countries named and shamed at the Fossil Fuel Subsidy…
Press Release: Ireland's National Biodiversity Week 2017 launches with 50 FREE events taking place all across Ireland
For Immediate Release The Irish Environmental Network is delighted to announce the launch of Ireland’s…
Press Release: Right to Know, Right to Act: Your rights as an European Citizen by Environmental Pillar in Galway
Immediate Release The Environmental Pillar will hold a seminar in Galway with Independent MEP Marian…
Press Release: Right to Know, Right to Act: Your rights as an European Citizen by Environmental Pillar in Athlone
Immediate Release The Environmental Pillar will hold a seminar in Athlone with Independent MEP Marian…