Fianna Fail motion seeks overhaul of penalty points system for fishermen
May 24th, 2018
The Dail opened debate yesterday on a Fianna Fail motion which seeks to overhaul the current penalty points system for fishermen who...
Martin: Homeowners terrified that boom-era building defects will financially ruin them
Speaking ahead of this evening’s Dáil debate on the Oireachtas Housing Committee’s “Safe as Houses?” Report into building standards and control, Green Party Deputy...
Number of cyclists in Dublin on the rise despite decreased State investment
May 24th, 2018
The number of cyclists in Dublin is higher than ever despite decreased government investment in cycling infrastructure, new data has shown.
The Canal...
Seanad passes motion calling on State to protect half of Ireland’s marine life
May 24th, 2018
The Seanad has passed a motion calling for the Government to protect half of Ireland’s seas and ocean with community-driven Marine Protected...
Green Party motion to protect oceans passes in Seanad
Government defeated on Grace O’Sullivan’s motion calling for the establishment of Marine Protected Areas
A motion from Green Party Senator Grace to protect Ireland’s seas...
Ireland’s first Seabin set up in Dun Laoghaire Harbour to tackle marine waste
May 23rd, 2018
Ireland’s first two seabins were installed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this week in a an attempt to tackle plastic pollution.
The operation management...
Greens: EU report lays bare Government inaction on climate change
A new European Commission report ‘lays bare Government inaction on climate change’, says Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan TD.
The European Commission today published its Country...
Humans activity has influenced the loss of 83% of wild mammals, new study...
May 23rd, 2018
Humans have caused the loss of 83 per cent of all wild mammals despite representing only 0.01 per cent of all living...
Minister’s call for pilot bottle return scheme over mandatory system voted down by TDs
May 23rd, 2018
An amendment from the Environment Minister to allow for a pilot deposit return rather than a mandatory national scheme under a Bill...
Minister trying to water down Waste Reduction Bill, says environmental group
May 22nd, 2018
The Minister for the Environment is attempting to water down plans for a national deposit and return scheme (DRS) for bottles, environmental...
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