Greens launch deposit refund scheme for bottles and cans

Ban on non-compostable, non-recyclable single-use plastics by 2020 also proposed The Green Party today launched the Waste Reduction Bill 2017, which aims to introduce a...

Green Party statement on the resignation of Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD

Speaking following the resignation of Deputy Enda Kenny as Taoiseach, Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan TD said: “We commend the Taoiseach for his hard work...

Statement on re-opening of Stepaside Garda Station by Deputy Catherine Martin

T.D. for Dublin Rathdown and Green Party Deputy Leader Catherine Martin has welcomed the Government’s decision to re-open Stepaside Garda Station. Deputy Martin said: “I am...

Government must review constitutional protections on religious lands

The Green Party today called on incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his new Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to review constitutional protections...

Greens in water quality warning

Bathing bans implemented in Dollymount and Sandymount over the weekend The Green Party said today that urgent action must be taken to address issues with...

Greens call on Sinn Féin to ensure restoration of Northern Ireland institutions

Independent chair preferable, but shouldn’t be a red line obstacle to more talks   Speaking this morning, Green Party/Comhaontas Glas Leader Eamon Ryan TD said today:...

Green Party: No opportunity for Ireland in UK’s election difficulty

Conservative/DUP Government have no good cards to play in upcoming Brexit negotiations Reacting to the results of the UK general election, Green Party Leader Eamon...

Green Party call for urgent action on microplastics following EPA report

EPA reports shows potential risks to human health from microplastic pollution The Green Party said today that the Government must prioritise a ban on microbeads,...

Green Party ‘extremely concerned’ following incinerator incident

Party call for all operations to cease while investigation is carried out The Green Party this morning expressed extreme concern following an incident at the...

Greens call for global resistance to Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Speaking ahead of a lunchtime protest against the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan TD said: “Every...

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