News - Friends of the Irish Environment
Tánaiste backs overflow pipe to end Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
May 23, 2024 08:17
Local Senator defends comments during Lough Funshinagh debate
It comes as an environmental group accused him of 'encroaching on the functions of the courts'.
May 10, 2024 09:19
Former Cathaoirleach maintains he has no regrets over Lough Funshinagh action
Laurence Fallon said the successful 2022 legal challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment was regrettable but a pipe remained the only solution
Apr 30, 2024 17:55
Seanad hears of Lough Funshinagh judge's alleged connection to FIE
Friends of the Irish Environment were successful in 2022 in having the Lough Funshinagh emergency flood works stopped.
Apr 30, 2024 17:29
Lough Funshinagh flood defence measures could soon be ineffective
Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.
Jan 4, 2024 13:13
Kerry gas terminal construction rejected by An Bord Pleanála
An Bord Pleanála rejected an application for the Shannon LNG, saying it's 'against Government policy'.
Sep 16, 2023 08:10
High court case over infamous Roscommon flood works to be heard after Easter
The court has adjourned a decision on whether the works can restart in the meantime until the end of this month.
Jan 14, 2022 17:19
Roscommon flood works subject to further legal action
FIE will apply for a Judicial Review over current works taking place.
Dec 20, 2021 17:15
LISTEN: FIE solicitor says Council CEO will have to attend court in latest Lough Funshinagh row
The Council announced earlier this month that it was commencing new works to drain water away from the turlough.
Oct 27, 2021 16:40
Westmeath councillor criticises lack of consultation on Lough Funshinagh works
The flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been a serious issue for the past few years but councillor Louise Heavin says the Roscommon authority shouldn't have attempted to resolve the issue in the manner they did
Sep 8, 2021 08:21
Lough Funshinagh residents appeal for all efforts to be made to expedite reports
Roscommon County Council says it will move ahead with the required planning and environmental assessments
Aug 26, 2021 17:19
Hopes Roscommon flood works can restart if environmental assessments fast tracked
Roscommon County Council will make a statement on the decision later today.
Aug 26, 2021 08:48
Contested Roscommon flood works due before High Court today
Locals are desperate to see works complete before the winter flooding season.
Aug 25, 2021 07:59
Environmental group refuse to back down over Roscommon flood works injunction
Residents have highlighted the urgent need to have works complete before winter flooding becomes an issue.
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