In the High Court today, the State conceded, without reservation, that the National Gallery of Ireland's licence issued to Christie's acting on behalf of the Alfred Beit Foundation for export of art works in March 2015 was unlawful.

An Taisce—the National Trust for Ireland—has today raised what is says are ‘serious questions’ regarding Minister Heather Humphreys’ interest in and commitment to  wildlife and nature conservation.

By An Taisce
Abrupt reallocation of funds by the Department of Agriculture has hit farmers and Ireland’s most treasured wildlife, including the hen harrier, says An Taisce.

By An Taisce
On January 13th 2015, An Taisce was granted leave to Judicially Review An  Bord Pleanála's November 2014 decision, to grant permission for the N86 Dingle to Annascaul & Gortbreagoge to Camp Road Improvement Scheme (Note 1).

An Taisce has made a renewed call on the Government to take rural settlement seriously in the upcoming review of the National Spatial Strategy.

In its pre-budget submission, An Taisce says it has identified potential revenue of more than €100 million in pollution taxes. The suggestions from Ireland’s National Trust form part of a package of proposals that would, if implemented, copper-fasten Ireland’s reputation as a global first mover on environmental issues, the Trust states.

The Central Statistics Office recently published data showing that 69 per cent of commuters travelled to work by car. This is a damning indictment of the complete absence of joined-up land-use and transport planning that created the 'Celtic Tiger' sprawl, says An Taisce.

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland is calling on the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to immediately appoint an Independent Planning Regulator as per the Mahon Tribunal and for that Regulator to immediately investigate the planning function and competence of Dublin City Council, following the An Bord Pleanála refusal of the Liberty Hall redevelopment.

The Court of Appeal of England and Wales today (August 1st 2014) handed down its judgment in An Taisce's case regarding Hinkley Point C nuclear power station and decided that it was not necessary to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

A significant planning decision made by An Bord Pleanála outside Tramore in County Waterford highlights the national issue of excess national land rezoning, said An Taisce in a statement release on Saturday.