Environmental Trust Ireland

Environmental Trust Ireland  is an Independent, philanthropic  voluntary environmental organization comprised entirely of volunteers which is committed to environmental protection, biodiversity preservation, ecological crisis prevention, based in Limerick  and active throughout Ireland. 

 Environmental  Trust Ireland provides voluntary social services and  voluntary social activities and it speaks for and is the voice of the environment. The organisation is focused on safeguarding the environment, biodiversity, wildlife ecosystems and  heritage. Environmental Trust Ireland was established over 6 years ago and is an independent organisation comprised solely of volunteers.  It was co -founded by a number of environmentalists committed to environmental protection; its President is co-founder and Solicitor, Michelle Hayes who is also a practising Solicitor at Hayes Solicitors Limerick.

Examples of environmental protection work conducted by Environmental Trust Ireland:

Environmental Trust Ireland successfully took Judicial Review Proceedings against the expansion of the  Aughinish Alumina red mud bauxite waste disposal area and against the expansion of the quarry blasting area .  Environmental Trust Ireland had raised concerns in the planning process that it is "an environmental disaster waiting to happen" 

 Limerick environmental group halts expansion of Aughinish 'red mud' area 

Planners refuse proposed €100m biomethane plant in County Limerick - Ireland Live 

OCEI - Environmental Trust Ireland and Limerick City and County Council