State warned by EU official in 2017 over eco-credentials of forestry licensing process
Records released to Noteworthy show that the State was warned it is not doing enough to ensure environmental risks from forestry “are a thing of the past”. By Niall Sargent Sunday 11 Apr 2021, 8:30 AM Sun 8:30 AM 18,525 Views 14 Comments
THE STATE WAS warned over three years ago that part of its environmental criteria used in the forestry licensing process may not be strong enough to ensure forestry does not have a negative impact on the environment.
Noteworthy can reveal that the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) continues to use these guidelines despite warnings from a senior official in the European Commission.
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Move quickly and misinform: How direct provision centres became a catalyst for far-right activism in Ireland
The first in a four-part investigation into the growth of far-right activity online in Ireland explores how an anti-immigration agenda infiltrated local activism. By Cónal Thomas Monday 15 Mar 2021, 12:02 AM Mar 15th 2021, 12:02 AM 19,293 Views 0 Comments
This is the first of a four-part series published today and tomorrow by Noteworthy and TheJournal on the growth of far-right ideology on Irish online networks, its influence and impact on real-life protests and events and the political endgame for some of its proponents.
Here, Cónal Thomas looks at how the direct provision system provided fertile ground for the language and tactics of the far right to take root in Ireland.
Ireland’s far-right using anti-lockdown movement to smuggle in its own agenda
The second in a four-part investigation into the far right in Ireland looks at the intersection between online campaigns and the move to the streets. By Ian Curran Monday 15 Mar 2021, 12:03 AM Mar 15th 2021, 12:03 AM 47,252 Views 0 Comments
This is the second of a four-part series published today and tomorrow by Noteworthy and The Journal on the growth of far-right ideology on Irish online networks, its influence and impact on real-life protests and events and the political endgame for some of its proponents.
Here, Ian Curran looks at how Irish people’s frustration with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is being used by certain commentators to advance other far-right ideologies.
Online ‘doxxing’ campaigns leading to harassment and death threats
A tactic imported from the US, personal information is published online to ‘target’ individuals who campaign against far-right groups. By Garreth MacNamee Monday 15 Mar 2021, 8:30 PM Mar 15th 2021, 8:30 PM 27,167 Views 12 Comments
This is the third of a four-part series published today and tomorrow by Noteworthy and The Journal on the growth of far-right ideology on Irish online networks, its influence and impact on real-life protests and events and the political endgame for some of its proponents.
Here, Garreth MacNamee looks at how some elements of the far right have been utilising the tactic of ‘doxxing’ to provoke followers into offline harassment and action – and hears from victims of the practice.
Thursday, 11 February 2021 - 10:25
There are various opinions regarding the intervention of Gampaha District Forest Officer Devani Jayathilaka to protect the plant which has been identified as the oldest surviving Crudia zeylanica plant in the world.
Some accused her of trying to emerge in an unwarranted manner without realizing her powers. Minister C.B. Mr. Ratnayake had also stated in Parliament.
Did Devani Jayathilaka go beyond the limits of her powers?
Environmental lawyer Dr. Jagath Gunawardena has posted a special note on his Facebook account regarding her powers to protect the environment.
The full text is below. One of the most talked-about incidents these days is the intervention of Gampaha Divisional Forest Officer Devani Jayatilake of the Forest Department to save the Crudia zeylanica tree last Sunday.