Elaine McGoff
Dr. Elaine McGoff is an environmental scientist and freshwater ecologist, holding a PhD in her field. She is affiliated with An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, where she advocates for sustainable environmental practices. Recently, she gained attention for her comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to suspend production at North Cork Creameries due to repeated breaches of environmental regulations. Dr. McGoff emphasized the importance of resolving compliance issues for the sake of the environment and public confidence in regulatory authorities.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Elaine McGoff of An Taisce welcomed the EPA's action in suspending production at the plant due to chronic noncompliance.
Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-24Dr Elaine McGoff, head of advocacy at An Taisce, said the fact that some water bodies improved over the last five years showed that efforts could produce results but it was not enough.
Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
