Media Centre
Communicating the work of the Environmental Pillar to policy makers, the media and the public is a central aim of the organisation.
If you are a member of the media looking for a spokesperson on any topic relating to the environment please get in contact with our Communications Officer, Kayle Crosson.
Our member organisations include all the main environmental NGOs in the country and cover everything from local habitat protection to global climate change.
Kayle Crosson
Communications Officer
Environmental Pillar
Email: kayle@ien.ie
Press Releases
7 October 2013: The Environmental Pillar is extremely alarmed for the future prospects of our native ash trees, now that it has been confirmed that ash …
29 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad referendum, and demands the reform of the Seanad rather than its …
The Environmental Pillar calls for a “No” vote in the Seanad referendum, and demands the reform of the Seanad rather than its abolition.
“Abolishing the Seanad …
27 September 2013: In light of the shocking Fifth Assessment Report released by the IPCC today, the Environmental Pillar is demanding that the government take …
Your future, your environment, your health, your decision – what the Aarhus Convention means for you
Environmental Pillar press release, 24 September 2013
Every person has the right to a healthy environment, and the right to protect it – rights that …
16 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is casting serious doubts on the findings of a report commissioned by …
12 September 2013: The Environmental Pillar is extremely disappointed at Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s announcement today that he will not go ahead with either a …
10 July 2013: The Environmental Pillar is strongly critical of Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney bringing forward the mowing date for the traditional hay meadow option …
13 June 2013: In reaction to a speech that Minister Rabbitte gave to over 70 companies yesterday, where he championed the benefits of further fossil …
Statement from the Environmental Pillar, 5 June 2013:
The Environmental Pillar welcomes Ireland’s participation in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. We agree that air pollution …
Environmental Pillar calls on the Government to reassess badger culling for TB control in cattle
23 April 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national …
10 April 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 Irish environmental organisations, is calling on Minister Hogan to show leadership in improving air quality …
20 March 2013: The Environmental Pillar is calling on the Government to reverse its plan to sell public forest assets.
Andrew St Ledger, a spokesperson for …
8 March 2013
Fracking could accelerate climate change, destroy communities and landscapes, and prevent creation of sustainable employment and that is before we look at the …
Protected nature sites give great value for money, says new study
The economic benefits of the Natura 2000 Network
7 March 2013: The Environmental Pillar welcomes the …
Environmental Pillar press release
27 February 2013: The news that NAMA has been told that it is required to give the public access to information on …
Press release from the Environmental Pillar
Climate Action Bill won’t be worth the paper it’s written on warns Environmental Pillar
Insertion of Targets Urged
The Environmental Pillar has …
Environmental Pillar deeply disappointed at Hogan’s abandonment of climate change targets
Calls on TDs to support Independent Climate Change Bill
11 February 2013: The Environmental Pillar has …
18 January 2013: The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, is calling for the government to adopt a new set of measures …
The Environmental Pillar, a coalition of 26 national environmental groups, warns that the fines are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to …