Donal Hickey: We need u-turn on fate of biodiversity

A review shows there has been limited progress to stop the decline of nature in Ireland

Restoration of habitats —  like peatlands and woodlands — and protection of the wildlife that calls them home, would cut greenhouse gas emissions.

If you're a member of the Green Party and you're in a position to reverse the decades-long neglect of the environment, the burden of expectation rests on you.

It is inevitable that calls on Malcolm Noonan, the heritage minister, of the Green Party, to grasp the opportunity should grow and become more strident. We're hearing a lot from Birdwatch and from the Irish Wildlife Trust, to name just two groups.