Press Releases

Why not link stamp duty to energy efficiency?

In the last week the PDs have been advocating the reform of stamp duty paid to the government on the purchase of houses. Friends …

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EPA plan shows true cost of government inaction on Kyoto

€500 million stealth tax replaces polluter-pays principle Friends of the Earth has described the government's …

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Minister's stance against buying nuclear electricity is welcome

Energy Green Paper must promote renewables and cut waste Friends of the Earth welcomes Minister for the …

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Ireland must not buy nuclear electricity from Britain

Government can't oppose Sellafield and then buy its power As Tony Blair's government announces plans for a new generation …

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Majority of TDs sign have now signed Climate Pledge

Government to report action plans to EU tomorrow before public consultation A majority of TDs have now signed a pledge to …

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Minister’s plan on plastic bag tax would be a missed opportunity

Friends of the Earth today called Minister of the Environment's announcement of a planned 4c increase in the …

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