Environment
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New territory in environmental protection: James Curran interview
Chief Executive of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency Professor James Curran outlines new thinking on the polluter pays principle and…
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Ensuring safe sewage treatment systems
Septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems will face inspection from mid-2013. eolas analyses the EPA’s plans. A…
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Laura Burke: The environment as our most valuable asset
The EPA’s Director-General, Laura Burke, talks to eolas about the state of Ireland’s environment and progress in meeting the challenges…
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Climate change review: NESC interim report
Tackling climate change can become a national project with real economic benefits, analysis by the National Economic and Social Council…
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EU blueprint
A blueprint aimed at safeguarding Europe’s water will be in place this year aiming to steer policy towards better tackling…
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Veolia Water
Pierre Eymery, Managing Director of Veolia Water Ireland, considers the challenges and implications of Irish Water for the water industry…
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Water scarcity
Shortages of water are expected to pose problems at home and abroad. Stephen Dineen reports. Policy-makers are aware that Ireland…
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European Diary
New Parliament President As was widely expected, Socialists and Democrats Group leader Martin Schulz won the European Parliament presidency with…
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Hogan’s green goals
Environment Minister Phil Hogan spoke to Stephen Dineen after his speech at this year’s Environment Ireland conference. Better management of…
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Barry O’Flynn: a Green IFSC
Barry O’Flynn of the Green IFSC steering group tells Stephen Dineen about the vision of Ireland becoming a hub for…
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