The Irish Times

Ombudsman needed to protect heritage structures, Oireachtas hears

Changes to law on national monuments sent heritage protection ‘back into the Stone Age’

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 20:00

An Taisce accuses agriculture sector of ‘flawed’ climate position on carbon leakage

Environmental body criticised by committee over attitude towards rural economy

Tue May 04 2021 - 21:38

The Irish photographer capturing sublime global interiors

Irish photographer Simon Watson’s new book lingers on some truly astonishing interiors, and lives

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 06:00

The true carbon cost of feeding the data centre monster

EirGrid calculates that by 2028 data centres will be consuming 29% of Ireland’s electricity

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 04:45

Ministers visit midlands after decision to close peat power plants

Denis Naughten says consideration should be given to running plants on biofuels

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 10:23

Ministers to visit two power stations set for closure

Delegation to Longford and Offaly will meet workers and visit bogs set for restoration

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:01

Castles and cottages with an edge in the conservation game

The 2019 Irish Georgian Society awards went to humble homes and grand projects alike

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00

Reopening of Longford power station set to be delayed

An Taisce has lodged an objection to the EPA’s intention to reissue licence to operate

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 22:03

Failure to ban smoky coal endangering citizens’ lives - lobby group

Clean Air Alliance urges Government to put public health ahead of ‘vested interests’

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 02:00

Rescuing a ruin on Henrietta Street: ‘The bank just didn’t want to know’

Georgian house riddled with dry rot has been converted for quality corporate lets

Sat May 11 2019 - 00:00

ESB plan to combine peat with biomass opposed by environmental groups

Groups say Shannonbridge plan will not reduce carbon emissions in electricity creation

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:30

New peat-cutting rules mean bog destruction will continue, says action group

‘Uncontrolled’ peat cutting damages habitats and kills fish – Friends of Irish Environment

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 01:33

ESB International coal contract criticised at UN climate conference

Campaigners urge Government to cancel contract to run Phillippines power station

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 20:17

Push to finalise rulebook on implementing Paris agreement

Stand-off between the US and China threatens to slow global action on climate change

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 19:16

Drone filming on Skellig Michael poses risk to puffins, warns An Taisce

Department of Culture says wildlife documentary work will be ‘strictly supervised’

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 17:02

An Taisce urges Minister to intervene over ‘rebranding’ of Skellig Michael

Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 19:57

Fears for future of historic Glasnevin house following fire

Balnagowan House, built around 1930, is one of Ireland’s first Art Deco homes

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 01:00

Dublin's Iveagh Markets at risk if €100m project does not go ahead

An Taisce call for action from Dublin City Council over Temple Bar hotelier Martin Keane’s stalled project

Wed May 17 2017 - 01:00

Listed La Touche Hotel in Greystones suffers partial collapse

Landmark Victorian structure closed since 2004 and derelict for best part of a decade

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 15:09

Planning refused for extension to Liffey Valley centre

Bord Pleanála rules extension would worsen traffic congestion on Dublin’s M50

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 20:47

People power sends Broadstone Luas wall back to the drawing board

Controversial tram stop to be redesigned after successful petition and protest by locals

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 01:00

Illegal dumpers accused of ruining beauty spot

Westmeath residents want action after an increase in littering in north of the county

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 01:00

‘Garish’ advertising screens to be erected as part of Dublin Bikes deal

Council split on displays, part of deal funding scheme, with opposition from some D4 representatives

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 20:40

Alternative sites for advertising in bikes deal to be examined

South Dublin councillors oppose screens that form part of funding for Dublin Bikes

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 21:20

Dublin 4 advertising for bikes deal to be put to councillors

Cost of bike rental could increase or service reduce if councillors decline to approve deal

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 01:00

Dublin Bikes: Adverts near US embassy 'nasty' and 'tacky'

An Taisce opposes ‘grossly offensive’ D4 panels which help pay for popular scheme

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 01:00

Restore our bogs, for peat’s sake

Bord na Móna is more responsible than anyone for the mass destruction of peatland habitats. Its new approach is promising. But there are still challenging times ahead

Sat May 14 2016 - 06:00

Planning quashed after Neil Jordan objects to neighbour’s shelter

Film director objected to changing area at rear of Sorrento Terrace neighbour’s home

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 18:30

Westport House talks are at a ‘delicate’ stage, Ring says

Nama and Mayo County Council are in negotiation over future of historic house

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 06:34

Neil Jordan in planning row over neighbour’s garden shelter

Film-maker objects to swimming shelter built next door to Dalkey home

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00

Bronze Age road in Midlands turned into potting compost

‘Scandal’ that oak road on Mayne Bog, dating to 1200-820 BC, not surveyed or preserved

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00

Deenihan ‘enthusiastic’ over Star Wars shoot on Skellig Michael

Film will promote Unesco Heritage site to millions, says former minister for arts

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 01:00

An Taisce objects to Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael

Heather Humphreys asked to outline reason for allowing shoot at Unesco heritage site

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 01:01

Beit trust says it asked Government for aid twice in 2013

Foundation says it notified of financial situation before plans to sell Russborough art

Wed Jun 17 2015 - 20:53