EU must end use of toxic RoundUp chemical – MEP O’Sullivan
The EU’s most common weedkiller has been detected in the urine of 1 in 4 Irish people. MEP Grace O’Sullivan says analysis from the...
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- Jul 15, 2023
- 2 min
Irish MEPs Impact Key Vote on Nature Restoration Law in Europe
MEP Grace O’Sullivan had been leading the fight to ensure a Nature Restoration Law would be progressed in the European Parliament. Irish...
- Jul 12, 2023
- 2 min
MEPs Approve Nature Restoration Law in Tense Vote
Green MEPs fight off conservative backlash against European Green Deal, vote for standalone EU fund to back the measures. Vote triggers...
- Jun 27, 2023
- 2 min
European Parliament Environment Committee fails to reach agreement on Nature Restoration Law
The vote now moves to the entire European Parliament in July. The landmark legislation to set binding targets to halt the collapse in...
- Jun 15, 2023
- 2 min
Key Nature Restoration Law Vote Pushed Out at Last Minute
The landmark legislation, which sets binding targets to halt the collapse in biodiversity has been delayed by the Chair of the European...
- May 12, 2023
- 2 min
Statement on Fast Fashion Giant Shein Expanding Presence in Ireland
Shein’s expansion in Ireland with the creation of 30 jobs at a new EMEA headquarters might be welcomed by some as a boost for the...
- Apr 5, 2023
- 2 min
Ecologist Grace O’Sullivan Welcomes Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss
The Citizens’ Assembly Report recommendations will aim to restore Ireland’s relationship with nature at a time of unprecedented...
- Mar 22, 2023
- 2 min
EU proposes a ‘Right to Repair’
Consumer package looks to tackle throwaway society, especially for electronics. MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan welcomes the...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
European Parliament agrees to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035
MEPs welcomed the landmark move by the EU today to end internal combustion engine car sales, saying that it must come with an...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
New EU Air Quality Rules Not Good Enough, Green MEPs say
Today, the European Commission has unveiled its “Zero Pollution” proposals to cut air pollution limits in half from 2030 with more...
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Increase in Pollution of Irish Rivers and Lakes a Disaster for Biodiversity & Human Health R
Increase in Pollution of Irish Rivers and Lakes a Disaster for Biodiversity & Human Health – MEP Grace O’Sullivan EPA report has revealed...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
EU Common Charger a Win for Consumers and the Environment Says Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sulli
Devices such as e-readers, laptops, keyboards, and earbuds are to now be included in the legislation, expected to be passed in the...
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Anger as European Parliament Votes in Favour of Greenwashing Gas, Green MEPs say
Irish Green MEPs Ciarán Cuffe and Grace O’Sullivan have criticised a vote in favour of labelling gas and nuclear investments as green,...
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
EU’s Nature Restoration Law could be a ‘gamechanger’ for environmental protection in Ireland, but re
Ireland is a laggard in terms of protection of nature and has one of the highest levels of pesticide and fertiliser use in the EU27. The...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 3 min
Ireland South MEP Grace O Sullivan Welcomes Crucial Vote to Reject Inclusion of Nuclear & Gas
The European Parliament ENVI and ECON Committees voted to reject the current Taxonomy proposal, following a report of the proposal being...
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Done Deal: The 8th Environment Action Programme
I came into the political arena very reluctantly. It all started with a phone call from Eamon Ryan. It was a bit comical, looking back....
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