Seattle imposes citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery
July 4th, 2018
Seattle has become the first US city to impose a citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery.
The ban, which affects all 5,000...
Article 41.2 – Amend, Don’t Delete
Greens call on Government to amend rather than simply delete Article 41.2 of the Constitution. Proper time should be given for consultation on alternative...
New project aims to boost Irish network of water refilling stations
July 4th, 2018
Water is the source of life and with the current weather conditions in Ireland, it is vital to stay hydrated.
In order to...
State announces plans to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights
July 4th, 2018
A recent Government announcement to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights has prompted support from local harvesters.
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development,...
Greens say Taoiseach’s remarks on Irish media reveal a dangerous attitude
The Green Party this morning responded to reports that the Taoiseach has criticised Irish media, saying that he allegedly sympathised with President Trump’s view of...
Oireachtas to set up special joint committee on climate action
July 4th, 2018
Politicians have expressed their support for the setting up of a Special Joint Committee to look into climate change and State action...
Committee told road haulage sector can’t support diesel hike without rebate
July 3rd, 2018
The road haulage sector cannot support the equalisation of the cost of petrol and diesel without a rebate from the State, the...
Irish oil and gas regime ‘weak’ and offers no security of supply, Committee hears
July 3rd, 2018
Ireland’s licensing regime for oil and gas exploration is “weak” and fails to ensure any guarantee of supply to the Irish market,...
Fingal County Council launches fleet of electric vans
July 3rd, 2018
Fingal County Council has added five new electric vehicles to its fleet in an effort to promote sustainability and tackle climate change.
The...
Continues heatwave brings fresh misery to both farmland and biodiversity
June 3rd, 2018
Ireland’s warmest summer since the mid-seventies has brought the average citizen out to enjoy the pleasures of the unexpectedly high temperatures.
However, the...
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