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...
An American in Post-Paris: Persisting for climate justice and basic income
We invite you to a talk and discussion with Mike Sandler, an American climate campaigner on the prospects for environmental and economic justice in...
Public meeting: the Water Protectors, June 26th at 8pm
A public meeting, admission free, donations welcome to cover organising costs.
Venue: The Teacher’s Club, Parnell Square, DublinDate: Monday, June 26th at 8pm
Chas Jewett, Standing...
End the Burning – Begin the Growing
As I look across our fields I can see the deepening, or paling green of rotations. The deeper the colour, the swifter the flow...
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...
Can we turn the tide on the marine plastic pollution?
June 14th, 2017
Last week, World Oceans Day correctly directed our attention to the 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the world’s oceans.
Active research...
An Office Manager is needed to run the HQ Office of An Taisce, the...
An Office Manager is needed to run the HQ Office of An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland in The Tailors’ Hall, Back Lane,...
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...
Reducing meat intake has environmental and health benefits
June 12th, 2017
Today – Monday 12th June – marks World Meat Free Day. This is an initiative that pushes for everyone to adopt a...
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