Friends of the Irish Environment

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Planned €10m Dursey Island visitor centre to go before judicial review

Friends of the Irish Environment appealed the proposals, claiming it was "undesirable on multiple grounds"

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Eradicate voracious rhododendron

Our six national parks are treasures we hold in trust for future generations even if we can, during our own lifetime, wallow in the physical and spiritual comfort they offer.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2020

Environmental group obtains permission to bring challenge over EU decision on Shannon LNG plant

An environmental group has got permission from the High Court to bring a significant challenge over how the controversial €500m Shannon LNG terminal and pipeline was included in a list of EU Projects of Community Importance.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2020

Environmental group launches High Court challenge against industrial extraction of peat

An environmental group has brought a High Court challenge against the State over new regulations that allow for the industrial extraction of peat from bogs.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

FIE ‘can’t claim human rights breaches’

It is rare that a campaign is faulted for representing too many people but that, in essence, was one of the arguments against the group who took the State to court for failing to meet its climate change responsibilities.

Sat, 26 Jan, 2019