@cleomurphy.bsky.social
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We can’t afford to let the climate crisis get swallowed up in the culture wars - Eamon Ryan
'As the ambition to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees slips away from us, we’re like a team going into the second half of a match 3-1 down. But there’s one thing in our favour'
'As the ambition to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees slips away from us, we’re like a team going into the second half of a match 3-1 down. But there’s one thing in our favour'
Eamon Ryan: We can’t afford to let the climate crisis get swallowed up in the culture wars
As the ambition to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees slips away from us, we’re like a team going to the second half of a match 3-1 down. But there is one thing in our favour
www.irishtimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
We can’t afford to let the climate crisis get swallowed up in the culture wars - Eamon Ryan
'As the ambition to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees slips away from us, we’re like a team going into the second half of a match 3-1 down. But there’s one thing in our favour'
'As the ambition to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees slips away from us, we’re like a team going into the second half of a match 3-1 down. But there’s one thing in our favour'
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Invest in public transport, and the public will use it.
'The number of passengers using CIÉ companies exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2024, signalling a strong recovery in public transport use'
'The number of passengers using CIÉ companies exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2024, signalling a strong recovery in public transport use'
CIÉ passenger numbers climbed to pre-Covid high during 2024
Public-transport company’s revenue increased to more than €1.8bn with more than 300m passenger journeys, Cabinet told
www.irishtimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Invest in public transport, and the public will use it.
'The number of passengers using CIÉ companies exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2024, signalling a strong recovery in public transport use'
'The number of passengers using CIÉ companies exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2024, signalling a strong recovery in public transport use'
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Despite reforms aimed reducing insurance premiums, they're still going up. Here's the @greenparty_ie comment on what needs doing:
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
(And watch this space: we're working on a full insurance policy proposal to launch soon!)
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
(And watch this space: we're working on a full insurance policy proposal to launch soon!)
Greens call for "radical transparency" to cut insurance costs | Green Party
Greens call for "radical transparency" to cut insurance costs
greenparty.ie
June 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Despite reforms aimed reducing insurance premiums, they're still going up. Here's the @greenparty_ie comment on what needs doing:
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
(And watch this space: we're working on a full insurance policy proposal to launch soon!)
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
(And watch this space: we're working on a full insurance policy proposal to launch soon!)
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Stakeholders across the island are working collaboratively to establish an Irish wool brand mark to create additional value for the product across the industry.
Plans afoot to create Irish wool brand mark
Stakeholders across Ireland are working collaboratively to establish an Irish wool brand mark to create additional value for the product across the industry.
www.rte.ie
June 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Stakeholders across the island are working collaboratively to establish an Irish wool brand mark to create additional value for the product across the industry.
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Sean O'Driscoll's comments on public transport investment are not compatible with his membership of the new Infrastructure Taskforce.
We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
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We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
shorturl.at/dGzt6
June 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sean O'Driscoll's comments on public transport investment are not compatible with his membership of the new Infrastructure Taskforce.
We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
shorturl.at/dGzt6
We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
shorturl.at/dGzt6
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Pollution and nutrient run-off has turned Lady Island’s Lake into an ecological disaster zone ⚠️
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
June 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pollution and nutrient run-off has turned Lady Island’s Lake into an ecological disaster zone ⚠️
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
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Far right agitators are trying to use refugees and anyone who isn’t white as a scapegoat for the problems this country faces.
June 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Far right agitators are trying to use refugees and anyone who isn’t white as a scapegoat for the problems this country faces.
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Shhh - quiet down the back.
(A quiet video on what the Greens want to do to improve Ireland's public transport.)
(A quiet video on what the Greens want to do to improve Ireland's public transport.)
June 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Shhh - quiet down the back.
(A quiet video on what the Greens want to do to improve Ireland's public transport.)
(A quiet video on what the Greens want to do to improve Ireland's public transport.)
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Hotel bed tax: makes sense, common across Europe, and our cities and towns could do with the funds. Let's get it done.
June 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Hotel bed tax: makes sense, common across Europe, and our cities and towns could do with the funds. Let's get it done.
It's Solstice.
Is everybody in?
✅Peas
✅Beans
✅Broccoli
✅Brussel Sprouts
✅Garlic
✅Beetroot
✅Parsnips
✅Spuds
Yep. Everyone is in.
Is everybody in?
✅Peas
✅Beans
✅Broccoli
✅Brussel Sprouts
✅Garlic
✅Beetroot
✅Parsnips
✅Spuds
Yep. Everyone is in.
June 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It's Solstice.
Is everybody in?
✅Peas
✅Beans
✅Broccoli
✅Brussel Sprouts
✅Garlic
✅Beetroot
✅Parsnips
✅Spuds
Yep. Everyone is in.
Is everybody in?
✅Peas
✅Beans
✅Broccoli
✅Brussel Sprouts
✅Garlic
✅Beetroot
✅Parsnips
✅Spuds
Yep. Everyone is in.
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The Taoiseach says he wants solutions to the housing crisis.
Senator Malcolm Noonan brought one forward — a Green Party Bill to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
But instead of backing it, his Government chose to block it for a full year.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/7GuF4...
Senator Malcolm Noonan brought one forward — a Green Party Bill to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
But instead of backing it, his Government chose to block it for a full year.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/7GuF4...
Roderic O'Gorman calls on the Government to stop delaying solutions to the housing crisis
YouTube video by GreenPartyIreland
youtube.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Taoiseach says he wants solutions to the housing crisis.
Senator Malcolm Noonan brought one forward — a Green Party Bill to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
But instead of backing it, his Government chose to block it for a full year.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/7GuF4...
Senator Malcolm Noonan brought one forward — a Green Party Bill to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
But instead of backing it, his Government chose to block it for a full year.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/7GuF4...
We held our first Street Feast gathering in Poleberry #Waterford today. Such a great neighbourhood gathering. Even the community @garda.ie dropped by.
@streetfeast.bsky.social
@streetfeast.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We held our first Street Feast gathering in Poleberry #Waterford today. Such a great neighbourhood gathering. Even the community @garda.ie dropped by.
@streetfeast.bsky.social
@streetfeast.bsky.social
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We've made our submission, arguing for designated poster areas. These are fairer, cleaner, and retain the benefits of posters without the clutter, waste, pollution and other harms.
Have your say before the deadline tomorrow
Have your say before the deadline tomorrow
The Electoral Commission is seeking the views of the public on election posters. Respond by 9th May at 5pm at electoralcommission.ie/consultation/. This survey can be completed in as little as 5 minutes. Your involvement could make a huge difference to our environment and our democracy.
Consultation - Electoral Commission
Electoral Postering Consultation An Coimisiún Toghcháin (An Coimisiún), Ireland’s independent electoral commission, was established on 9 February 2023. An Coimisiún’s powers are set out in the Elector...
electoralcommission.ie
May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We've made our submission, arguing for designated poster areas. These are fairer, cleaner, and retain the benefits of posters without the clutter, waste, pollution and other harms.
Have your say before the deadline tomorrow
Have your say before the deadline tomorrow
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We delivered free public transport for under-9s in Budget 2025.
Now we’re asking the new Minister of State: when will the Government roll it out?
We'll keep pushing for a timely rollout - to cut congestion, support families, and encourage public transport use from an early age.
Now we’re asking the new Minister of State: when will the Government roll it out?
We'll keep pushing for a timely rollout - to cut congestion, support families, and encourage public transport use from an early age.
May 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We delivered free public transport for under-9s in Budget 2025.
Now we’re asking the new Minister of State: when will the Government roll it out?
We'll keep pushing for a timely rollout - to cut congestion, support families, and encourage public transport use from an early age.
Now we’re asking the new Minister of State: when will the Government roll it out?
We'll keep pushing for a timely rollout - to cut congestion, support families, and encourage public transport use from an early age.
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I haven't played the Kilkenny Roots Festival for some six years. It was good to be back at the mic with the band.
Well done Garry, committee, volunteers, venues, tech crews, truckers, kickers and cowboy angels. Lots of great music memories to keep us going till next year.
Well done Garry, committee, volunteers, venues, tech crews, truckers, kickers and cowboy angels. Lots of great music memories to keep us going till next year.
May 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I haven't played the Kilkenny Roots Festival for some six years. It was good to be back at the mic with the band.
Well done Garry, committee, volunteers, venues, tech crews, truckers, kickers and cowboy angels. Lots of great music memories to keep us going till next year.
Well done Garry, committee, volunteers, venues, tech crews, truckers, kickers and cowboy angels. Lots of great music memories to keep us going till next year.
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There’s never been a better time to join the Green Party.
While others talk the talk, we walk the walk — on climate action, social justice, and a fairer future for all.
Help us work to win back seats at every level of Government.
Join us today: greenparty.ie/take-action
While others talk the talk, we walk the walk — on climate action, social justice, and a fairer future for all.
Help us work to win back seats at every level of Government.
Join us today: greenparty.ie/take-action
May 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
There’s never been a better time to join the Green Party.
While others talk the talk, we walk the walk — on climate action, social justice, and a fairer future for all.
Help us work to win back seats at every level of Government.
Join us today: greenparty.ie/take-action
While others talk the talk, we walk the walk — on climate action, social justice, and a fairer future for all.
Help us work to win back seats at every level of Government.
Join us today: greenparty.ie/take-action
Listened to the interview with Fr. Paul Murphy on Miriam O'Callaghan's programme this morning.
He delivers a phenomenal message.
#FightHatredWithLove
He delivers a phenomenal message.
#FightHatredWithLove
Fr Paul Murphy, the Army chaplain who was stabbed by a 17-year-old boy at Renmore Barracks last year, has said he feels there is an opportunity for something different to happen if he can "fight hatred with love"
'Fight hatred with love' - chaplain recounts stabbing
Fr Paul Murphy, the Army chaplain who was stabbed by a 17-year-old boy at Renmore Barracks last year, has said he feels there is an opportunity for something different to happen if he can "fight hatre...
www.rte.ie
May 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Listened to the interview with Fr. Paul Murphy on Miriam O'Callaghan's programme this morning.
He delivers a phenomenal message.
#FightHatredWithLove
He delivers a phenomenal message.
#FightHatredWithLove
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As Minister I directed that 🇮🇪 vote against downgrading protected status of wolves.
The decision is not grounded in science and other protected species will be next.
The decision is not grounded in science and other protected species will be next.
🚨 MEPs must reject the EU proposal to weaken wolf protections
Experts & citizens agree the proposal is premature, unscientific & threatens biodiversity. 320,000+ voices call for continued strict protection.
Farming & wolves can coexist - with real solutions🐺🌍 #SaveTheWolf #HandsOffNature
Experts & citizens agree the proposal is premature, unscientific & threatens biodiversity. 320,000+ voices call for continued strict protection.
Farming & wolves can coexist - with real solutions🐺🌍 #SaveTheWolf #HandsOffNature
May 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As Minister I directed that 🇮🇪 vote against downgrading protected status of wolves.
The decision is not grounded in science and other protected species will be next.
The decision is not grounded in science and other protected species will be next.
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This is our Cross Party group of Senators in the 28th Seanad; of Social Democrat, Labour and Green.
I'm proud to be working with Senators Laura Harmon, Neasa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson to help bring progressive centre left and green politics to the Seanad.
I'm proud to be working with Senators Laura Harmon, Neasa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson to help bring progressive centre left and green politics to the Seanad.
April 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This is our Cross Party group of Senators in the 28th Seanad; of Social Democrat, Labour and Green.
I'm proud to be working with Senators Laura Harmon, Neasa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson to help bring progressive centre left and green politics to the Seanad.
I'm proud to be working with Senators Laura Harmon, Neasa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson to help bring progressive centre left and green politics to the Seanad.
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Ireland and Europe need to consider new economic models to adapt to the reality of today
O’Gorman urges Government to establish new Forum on Our Economic Future | Green Party
O’Gorman urges Government to establish new Forum on Our Economic Future
greenparty.ie
April 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ireland and Europe need to consider new economic models to adapt to the reality of today
Massive respect for her.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court, 'deserves respect and support for taking this extremely tough decision'
Woman isolated over rape case 'deserves support'
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court, "deserves respect and support for taking th...
www.rte.ie
April 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Massive respect for her.
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The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court, 'deserves respect and support for taking this extremely tough decision'
Woman isolated over rape case 'deserves support'
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court, "deserves respect and support for taking th...
www.rte.ie
April 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court, 'deserves respect and support for taking this extremely tough decision'
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Figures released to @rodericogorman.bsky.social show just €7.5m was spent of €150m State fund to purchase vacant and derelict homes.
Read more below 👇
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Read more below 👇
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
March 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Figures released to @rodericogorman.bsky.social show just €7.5m was spent of €150m State fund to purchase vacant and derelict homes.
Read more below 👇
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Read more below 👇
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
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“A very strange and very quiet deletion from Coillte’s business plan and strategy.”
In the depths of a biodiversity crisis, #Coillte has quietly folded its dedicated nature restoration division, #CoillteNature. Is this not a signal that Coillte is not committed to nature restoration?
In the depths of a biodiversity crisis, #Coillte has quietly folded its dedicated nature restoration division, #CoillteNature. Is this not a signal that Coillte is not committed to nature restoration?
March 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“A very strange and very quiet deletion from Coillte’s business plan and strategy.”
In the depths of a biodiversity crisis, #Coillte has quietly folded its dedicated nature restoration division, #CoillteNature. Is this not a signal that Coillte is not committed to nature restoration?
In the depths of a biodiversity crisis, #Coillte has quietly folded its dedicated nature restoration division, #CoillteNature. Is this not a signal that Coillte is not committed to nature restoration?
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Talking #RoadSafety this week, I urged Minister Buttimer to prioritise our most vulnerable road users - cyclists, pedestrians, people with disabilities - and to be brave; to lead our local authorities on reallocating road space to create town and city centres designed for people, not just for cars.
March 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Talking #RoadSafety this week, I urged Minister Buttimer to prioritise our most vulnerable road users - cyclists, pedestrians, people with disabilities - and to be brave; to lead our local authorities on reallocating road space to create town and city centres designed for people, not just for cars.