Irish protection of peatlands is still ‘inadequate,' commission rules, despite legal warnings since 2019.
Shawn Pogatchnik is a correspondent for POLITICO based in Ireland. With extensive experience reporting on Irish affairs since 1990, he has covered significant global events including the Rwandan genocide, the Balkan wars, and Europe's refugee crisis, while also focusing on themes of culture, society, and environmental issues. His work has been featured in POLITICO, POLITICO Europe, and NBC 7 San Diego.













