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Vote to help stop the destruction of Ireland‘s Peatland
Bogs!
Friends of the Irish Environment need your help. We
have applied for funding to help stop the mechanised destruction of Ireland’s
Peatland Bogs from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), a
group of outdoor companies raising money to put into conservation projects. The
money will only be used directly for expenses like funding advertisements in
rural papers – FIE members work as volunteers. We have reached the shortlist
and the public can now vote for their favourite conservation project. Please go
to http://www.outdoorconservation.eu/project-voting-category.cfm?catid=3 to vote and spread the word about this vital cause – and
ask all your colleagues, family and friends to get involved. Please vote to help
stop the destruction now.
THE TURF CUTTING DEBATE
FIE found no defenders of EU law in the recent two day debate on turf cutting. In fact, we were singled out for vilification – or a badge of honour in our 15th year since we were established to assist in bringing in EU environmental law in Ireland.
Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: With no disrespect, the problem is that the Friends of the Irish Environment will never rest happy. People come and go in Brussels.
Minister Jimmy Deenihan: They are not in Government.
Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: They will continue going to Brussels, and this has been the problem from the beginning.
Minister Jimmy Deenihan: If we do what we are supposed to do we will–––––
An Leas–Cheann Comhairle: I must call Deputy Barry Cowen.
Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: I ask the Minister not to underestimate them. They have a cosán dearg beaten to Brussels.
INVESTIGATING IRISH DRINKING WATER
FIE is continuing its investigations into Irish drinking water quality. We are particularly grateful for the information we are receiving from the public on lead and cryptosporidium. But please provide as much detail as possible – we will keep the information confidential but without detail our investigations are much more difficult.
YOUR DRINKING WATER
As a service to the public, FIE is offering residents who are concerned about the quality of their water an enquiry service. To request a water report for your drinking water test results
CLICK HERE
Enter the Requested Details and we will check the all test results since 2002 for your water supply and send you a report by email, showing the test results.