Decision ‘soon’ on controversial Galway Bay fish farm, Irish Times
Six hundred applications for fish farm licences are under consideration by Minister for the Marine Simon Coveney. He said he anticipated “significant progress will...
Atlantic Salmon Review paper deals looks at problems faced by Atlantic salmon and sea...
‘IF WE are to face the reality of our changing environment, we need to deal with the collapse of wild Atlantic salmon stocks. We...
Warning of more severe flooding in Galway if harbour expansion approved, Irish Times
Galway could experience more severe storm surges and flooding than the city is already exposed to if its port is extended southwards, an oral...
An Taisce criticises ambitious expansion plans for Galway Harbour, Irish Independent
Ian Lumley for An Taisce said the city should be focusing on the rising flood and storm risk instead of the expansion, describing changing...
Hopes for much better salmon year on Boyne, Drogheda Independent
The decision about the Boyne came after a very poor season last year when just a handful of salmon were hauled ashore. The Boyne...
Another Life: Small is beautiful – Ireland’s lakes, ponds and pools, Irish Times
My favourite lake lies at the end of the machair, the grassy plain behind the dunes. I’m not sure I can even call it...
Irish Water fined €500 for pollution, Irish Examiner
Irish Water has been fined €500 and ordered to pay €5,300 in costs after being convicted of causing pollution to a river in Co...
Pig farmer jailed over slurry pollution in lake, Irish Independent
A pig farmer was jailed after a judge labelled him "an absolute disgrace" for failing to prevent an environmental timebomb threatening lakes. Donal Connaughton (55)...
Bord Pleanála hearing into Galway harbour extension to open, Irish Times
First phase of €126m plan offering compensation for loss of fragile environment. An Bord Pleanála is due to open an oral hearing today into...
Pig farmer jailed over leaks in slurry pits, Irish Examiner
A farmer was jailed yesterday after a judge labelled him “an absolute disgrace” for failing to prevent an environmental timebomb from threatening lakes in...
