Fintan Kelly
@fintankelly.bsky.social
A voice for nature 🌍 working on IE/EU Environmental Policy/Advocacy. All opinions my own. Roscommon 🐏 Connacht 🦅 Ireland ☘️
Has the government really permanently damaged the economic outlook for the majority of farmers in the country in exchange for what amounts to only a short reprieve for 7,000 N derogation farmers? This again exposes the myth that family farm viability is the priority
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Taoiseach’s ‘Mercosur for derogation’ link leaves bad taste
The Taoiseach’s decision to frame the nitrates derogation and the Mercosur trade deal as part of the same negotiating landscape has left a bad taste among beef farmers, amid fears they could be sold o...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Has the government really permanently damaged the economic outlook for the majority of farmers in the country in exchange for what amounts to only a short reprieve for 7,000 N derogation farmers? This again exposes the myth that family farm viability is the priority
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Irish nature is in crisis. We know what needs to be done & we know we can succeed. We only need the political leadership to deliver an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan and the funding to make it happen.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Habitats report a stark contrast to nitrates decision
Biodiversity collapse is not a lost cause, but Government failure to prioritise it is devastating for all those working on nature restoration
www.irishexaminer.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Irish nature is in crisis. We know what needs to be done & we know we can succeed. We only need the political leadership to deliver an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan and the funding to make it happen.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Six hundred years before the Great Pyramids of Giza were built, our ancestors hauled 200,000 tonnes of boulders into place to precisely mark the rising sun on the winter solstice – all so they could say, "There’s a grand stretch in the evenings." Incredible when you think about it.
December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Six hundred years before the Great Pyramids of Giza were built, our ancestors hauled 200,000 tonnes of boulders into place to precisely mark the rising sun on the winter solstice – all so they could say, "There’s a grand stretch in the evenings." Incredible when you think about it.
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🐺 Environment ministers: be the hero that people and nature need!
A year ago, wolves were stripped of their "strictly protected" status in Europe. Today, 200+ organisations are asking their governments to keep defending nature.
Read the full letter here: eeb.org/wp-content/u...
#HandsOffNature
A year ago, wolves were stripped of their "strictly protected" status in Europe. Today, 200+ organisations are asking their governments to keep defending nature.
Read the full letter here: eeb.org/wp-content/u...
#HandsOffNature
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🐺 Environment ministers: be the hero that people and nature need!
A year ago, wolves were stripped of their "strictly protected" status in Europe. Today, 200+ organisations are asking their governments to keep defending nature.
Read the full letter here: eeb.org/wp-content/u...
#HandsOffNature
A year ago, wolves were stripped of their "strictly protected" status in Europe. Today, 200+ organisations are asking their governments to keep defending nature.
Read the full letter here: eeb.org/wp-content/u...
#HandsOffNature
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Europe is on a mission to #RestoreNature! We checked if all EU countries are up to speed 🌱
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: eeb.org/en/library/m...
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: eeb.org/en/library/m...
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Europe is on a mission to #RestoreNature! We checked if all EU countries are up to speed 🌱
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: eeb.org/en/library/m...
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: eeb.org/en/library/m...
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"What way the Government votes on the controversial Mercosur trade deal has to be seen “in the round” and take account of separate leeway the State was recently given on EU nitrates rules, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said"
Wow. He said it out loud too.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Wow. He said it out loud too.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
State’s decision on Mercosur has to also account for nitrates deal, Taoiseach says
Government to come under pressure from Brussels to back EU-South American trade agreement
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"What way the Government votes on the controversial Mercosur trade deal has to be seen “in the round” and take account of separate leeway the State was recently given on EU nitrates rules, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said"
Wow. He said it out loud too.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Wow. He said it out loud too.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Violent, antisocial farmers’ protests have delivered concession after concession from the European Commission. Why would they stop?
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Violent, antisocial farmers’ protests have delivered concession after concession from the European Commission. Why would they stop?
The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, one of the world's leading climate research centers.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, one of the world's leading climate research centers.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Huge congratulations to our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff on honour of wonderful & well-deserved Water Warrior Award 2025 from DCU Water Institute. She's a tireless champion dedicated to protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems
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December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Huge congratulations to our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff on honour of wonderful & well-deserved Water Warrior Award 2025 from DCU Water Institute. She's a tireless champion dedicated to protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems
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🚨 Environment ministers: follow the call of more than 200 organisations across Europe and be the hero that people and nature need.
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
December 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🚨 Environment ministers: follow the call of more than 200 organisations across Europe and be the hero that people and nature need.
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
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🧵 SEAI "Energy in Ireland 2025" report is out today:
Despite more demand, electricity emissions down.
Overall tho 81% of energy supply still from fossil fuels.
Coal use ended at Moneypoint power station.
Transport exceeding 2021-2025 SEC by 7%.
Aviation: new record high.
www.seai.ie/sites/defaul...
Despite more demand, electricity emissions down.
Overall tho 81% of energy supply still from fossil fuels.
Coal use ended at Moneypoint power station.
Transport exceeding 2021-2025 SEC by 7%.
Aviation: new record high.
www.seai.ie/sites/defaul...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🧵 SEAI "Energy in Ireland 2025" report is out today:
Despite more demand, electricity emissions down.
Overall tho 81% of energy supply still from fossil fuels.
Coal use ended at Moneypoint power station.
Transport exceeding 2021-2025 SEC by 7%.
Aviation: new record high.
www.seai.ie/sites/defaul...
Despite more demand, electricity emissions down.
Overall tho 81% of energy supply still from fossil fuels.
Coal use ended at Moneypoint power station.
Transport exceeding 2021-2025 SEC by 7%.
Aviation: new record high.
www.seai.ie/sites/defaul...
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🗑️💢 @europarl.europa.eu just cleared away the few remaining environmental safeguards in EU farming policy
Two rushed rounds of so-called “simplifications” have gutted years of progress and handed #BigAgri exactly what it wanted: money to pollute with no strings attached ✂️
Here’s what we’ve lost ⬇️
Two rushed rounds of so-called “simplifications” have gutted years of progress and handed #BigAgri exactly what it wanted: money to pollute with no strings attached ✂️
Here’s what we’ve lost ⬇️
December 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🗑️💢 @europarl.europa.eu just cleared away the few remaining environmental safeguards in EU farming policy
Two rushed rounds of so-called “simplifications” have gutted years of progress and handed #BigAgri exactly what it wanted: money to pollute with no strings attached ✂️
Here’s what we’ve lost ⬇️
Two rushed rounds of so-called “simplifications” have gutted years of progress and handed #BigAgri exactly what it wanted: money to pollute with no strings attached ✂️
Here’s what we’ve lost ⬇️
Walking with bison in ‘the Yellowstone of Europe’
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Walking with bison in ‘the Yellowstone of Europe’
High in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, wolves, bears and even bison once again roam free
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December 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Walking with bison in ‘the Yellowstone of Europe’
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Overfishing and climate change have devastated life in our seas. Now even offshore pelagic stocks are collapsing, putting over 2,300 jobs in Irish coastal communities at risk. Politicians ignored the science, hollowed out our oceans, creating a tragedy that was both inevitable and avoidable.
December 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Overfishing and climate change have devastated life in our seas. Now even offshore pelagic stocks are collapsing, putting over 2,300 jobs in Irish coastal communities at risk. Politicians ignored the science, hollowed out our oceans, creating a tragedy that was both inevitable and avoidable.
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A report this week showing that a whopping 90% of protected habitats are in bad condition, and still deteriorating, has been hailed by the government as "good news for Ireland's wildlife" 😵
December 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A report this week showing that a whopping 90% of protected habitats are in bad condition, and still deteriorating, has been hailed by the government as "good news for Ireland's wildlife" 😵
Ireland's Article 17 report on the State of Nature in Ireland is shocking. 90% of EU-protected habitats in unfavourable status, up 5% in 6yrs, over half still declining.
Nature is in crisis - we need an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan backed by dedicated funding! www.rte.ie/news/environ...
Nature is in crisis - we need an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan backed by dedicated funding! www.rte.ie/news/environ...
90% of Ireland's habitats deemed in poor condition
A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable' conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges.
www.rte.ie
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Ireland's Article 17 report on the State of Nature in Ireland is shocking. 90% of EU-protected habitats in unfavourable status, up 5% in 6yrs, over half still declining.
Nature is in crisis - we need an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan backed by dedicated funding! www.rte.ie/news/environ...
Nature is in crisis - we need an ambitious Nature Restoration Plan backed by dedicated funding! www.rte.ie/news/environ...
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Let's be clear: Environmental Omnibus weakens the rules set to keep us safe, our air breathable, our water clean and our nature alive.
The decision is heavily stained with fingerprints from the industry lobbyists.
Unfortunately, nature cannot buy such a political influence.
🧵/3 #HandsOffNature
The decision is heavily stained with fingerprints from the industry lobbyists.
Unfortunately, nature cannot buy such a political influence.
🧵/3 #HandsOffNature
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Let's be clear: Environmental Omnibus weakens the rules set to keep us safe, our air breathable, our water clean and our nature alive.
The decision is heavily stained with fingerprints from the industry lobbyists.
Unfortunately, nature cannot buy such a political influence.
🧵/3 #HandsOffNature
The decision is heavily stained with fingerprints from the industry lobbyists.
Unfortunately, nature cannot buy such a political influence.
🧵/3 #HandsOffNature
Instead of listening to the science & working with farmers to transition to sustainable stocking levels the Commission & Irish government have decided to usher farmers further down a ruinous path. We can't face into another Nitrates Derogation circus in 2 yrs time. Now is the time to turn the page.
Ireland’s water is going green, yet the EU just approved YET another nitrates derogation...
Rural communities have spoken: they want clean rivers, not more pollution.
Science and public health are clear. It’s time to enforce the rules and safeguard Ireland’s waters.
Press release & letter below👇
Rural communities have spoken: they want clean rivers, not more pollution.
Science and public health are clear. It’s time to enforce the rules and safeguard Ireland’s waters.
Press release & letter below👇
December 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Instead of listening to the science & working with farmers to transition to sustainable stocking levels the Commission & Irish government have decided to usher farmers further down a ruinous path. We can't face into another Nitrates Derogation circus in 2 yrs time. Now is the time to turn the page.
I can't wait to see what Wild Nephin's inclusion in the Rewilding Europe's Wilder Parks initiative, will mean for the restoration of nature in NW Mayo.
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Wilder Parks | Rewilding Europe
Protected areas lie at the heart of European conservation. The Wilder Parks initiative will build on the achievements of these areas, leveraging the power of rewilding to breathe new life into ecosyst...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I can't wait to see what Wild Nephin's inclusion in the Rewilding Europe's Wilder Parks initiative, will mean for the restoration of nature in NW Mayo.
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
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People across the island of Ireland want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing them
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OPINION: Dáil Éireann and Stormont tone deaf on citizen views about farm pollution in our waters
People across the island want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing
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December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
People across the island of Ireland want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing them
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"Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean quality water in Ireland"
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
EU Nitrate Derogation decision a bad day for Irish waterways
Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean...
www.antaisce.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean quality water in Ireland"
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
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🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water & biodiversity. The EU wants to weaken rules — we need to push back.
Call for a rapid shift to nature-friendly, pesticide-free farming.
#EndTheToxicPesticideEra 🐝🦋
Take Action Now 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
Call for a rapid shift to nature-friendly, pesticide-free farming.
#EndTheToxicPesticideEra 🐝🦋
Take Action Now 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water & biodiversity. The EU wants to weaken rules — we need to push back.
Call for a rapid shift to nature-friendly, pesticide-free farming.
#EndTheToxicPesticideEra 🐝🦋
Take Action Now 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
Call for a rapid shift to nature-friendly, pesticide-free farming.
#EndTheToxicPesticideEra 🐝🦋
Take Action Now 👉 www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
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Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Extremely worrying that the Advisory Ctee for National Nature Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment from govt to fund the implementation of the Plan. The 3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Extremely worrying that the Advisory Ctee for National Nature Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment from govt to fund the implementation of the Plan. The 3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...