Save Bantry Bay Submission: National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Consultation The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is inviting submissions on a new National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development and related strategic environmental assessment and appropriate assessment. Deadline for receipt of submissions is 5.30pm on 24 July 2015. A copy of the … Continue reading
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PRESS RELEASE FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT: SHOCK REPORT DAMNS SALMON FARMS
PRESS RELEASE, FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT: SHOCK REPORT DAMNS SALMON FARMS 1 JUNE 2015 There has been a ‘Complete breakdown’ of the state’s authority, according to a damning Report from the environmental group FIE. MINISTER’S DIRECTIONS FLOUTED BY SALMON FARMS A study of the annual inspection records of Irish salmon farms by the Department … Continue reading
Connacht Tribune, 1 April 2015: TD adds voice of opposition to proposed fish farm
TD adds voice of opposition to proposed fish farm Connacht Tribune, 1 April 2015 A Galway TD has called on the Labour Ministers in Government to ensure that the application for a giant fish farm In Galway Bay is rejected – in line with the party’s own recently adopted policy. Deputy Noel … Continue reading
Connacht Tribune, 2 March 2015: Minister won’t give fish farm timescale
Minister won’t give fish farm timescale Connacht Tribune, 2 March 2015 Marine Minister Simon Coveney has refused to outline any timescale for a decision on the controversial salmon farm proposed off the Aran Islands. Despite repeated promptings from former Minister Eamon Ó Cuív in the Dail last week, Minister Coveney said that any decision on … Continue reading
West Cork Times, 4 Dec 2014: High Court Order sought for Bantry Bay salmon farm escape report
High Court Order sought for Bantry Bay salmon farm escape report West Cork Times, 4 Dec 2014 THE High Court has been asked to require the Information Commissioner, Peter Tyndall, to rule on Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney’s refusal to release the accident report on the escape of 230,000 salmon in Bantry Bay last February. … Continue reading
FIE Press Release, 4 Dec 2014: High Court Order sought for Bantry Bay salmon farm escape Report
High Court Order sought for Bantry Bay salmon farm escape Report PRESS RELEASE FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2014 The High Court has been asked to require the Information Commissioner , Peter Tyndall, to rule on Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney’s refusal to release the accident Report on the escape of 230,000 … Continue reading
Village Magazine, Nov 2014: Shutting down the shop – How the EU Disappoints
Shutting down the shop – How the EU Disappoints Village Magazine, Nov 2014 By Tony Lowes, Friends of the Irish Environment The European Union cannot achieve its policy goals if environmental law is not applied effectively on the ground. Under the Treaties, while member states are primarily responsible, the Commission’s duties as guardian of … Continue reading
14 Oct 2014: GALWAY BAY AGAINST SALMON CAGES PRESS RELEASE
GALWAY BAY AGAINST SALMON CAGES PRESS RELEASE 14 Oct 2014 Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages (GBASC) welcomes the recent strong statement (Thurs. 9th October) from Galway West Labour TD Derek Nolan, where he calls on Minister Simon Coveney NOT to grant a licence for the controversial Galway Bay mega salmon farm. We now call on … Continue reading
STATEMENT BY DEREK NOLAN TD, 9 Oct 2014: GALWAY BAY SALMON FARM CARRIES TOO MANY RISKS – NOLAN
STATEMENT BY DEREK NOLAN TD – GALWAY BAY SALMON FARM CARRIES TOO MANY RISKS – NOLAN TD for Galway West Thursday, 9th October 2014 Galway West TD Derek Nolan has said that there are too many risks associated with the salmon farm which has been proposed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for Galway Bay. Speaking … Continue reading
Irish Times, 10 Oct 2014: Labour TD seeks rejection of Galway Bay fish farm application
Labour TD seeks rejection of Galway Bay fish farm application Galway West TD Derek Nolan claims 15,000-tonne ‘organic’ project too risky Irish TImes Friday 10 Oct 2014 Labour Party Galway West TD Derek Nolan claimed yesterday a proposed 15,000-tonne “organic” fish farm in Galway Bay “carries too many risks”. File photograph: Getty Images … Continue reading
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