Cllr Marianne Butler
@cllrmarianne.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor on Louth County Council for Dundalk-South.
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“You don’t treat a flood where it ends up, you treat it where it starts. Upstream at the top of the catchment”
How to use the land more cleverly to adapt to changing weather and future floods.
#RTECountrywide #SpeirGorm
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
How to use the land more cleverly to adapt to changing weather and future floods.
#RTECountrywide #SpeirGorm
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Flood Prevention
Is the way we are farming partly responsible for flooding, and what changes might decrease damage in the future? Geomorphologist Prof Mary Bourke. Sligo Farmers Eddie Davitt and Joe Leonard. Farming F...
www.rte.ie
February 7, 2026 at 10:49 AM
“You don’t treat a flood where it ends up, you treat it where it starts. Upstream at the top of the catchment”
How to use the land more cleverly to adapt to changing weather and future floods.
#RTECountrywide #SpeirGorm
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
How to use the land more cleverly to adapt to changing weather and future floods.
#RTECountrywide #SpeirGorm
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
🌻 I’m running for Deputy Leader of the Green Party.
After 16+ years as a Green councillor in Dundalk, I want to help rebuild trust and show how Green policies improve everyday life.
💚 Green Party members: I’d be honoured to have your support.
After 16+ years as a Green councillor in Dundalk, I want to help rebuild trust and show how Green policies improve everyday life.
💚 Green Party members: I’d be honoured to have your support.
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
🌻 I’m running for Deputy Leader of the Green Party.
After 16+ years as a Green councillor in Dundalk, I want to help rebuild trust and show how Green policies improve everyday life.
💚 Green Party members: I’d be honoured to have your support.
After 16+ years as a Green councillor in Dundalk, I want to help rebuild trust and show how Green policies improve everyday life.
💚 Green Party members: I’d be honoured to have your support.
Reposted by Cllr Marianne Butler
Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember all those persecuted, the 6 million Jewish victims, Roma people, queer people, people with disabilities, political opponents.
Never again. We must meet fascism with resistance.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
Never again. We must meet fascism with resistance.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember all those persecuted, the 6 million Jewish victims, Roma people, queer people, people with disabilities, political opponents.
Never again. We must meet fascism with resistance.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
Never again. We must meet fascism with resistance.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
📣 Bay Estate School – Notice to Parents & Guardians
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding at the front of the school, making pick-up difficult. If possible, please collect children earlier today.
❌ Swimming and all after-school clubs cancelled.
🕝 School remains open until 2.30pm.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding at the front of the school, making pick-up difficult. If possible, please collect children earlier today.
❌ Swimming and all after-school clubs cancelled.
🕝 School remains open until 2.30pm.
January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
📣 Bay Estate School – Notice to Parents & Guardians
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding at the front of the school, making pick-up difficult. If possible, please collect children earlier today.
❌ Swimming and all after-school clubs cancelled.
🕝 School remains open until 2.30pm.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding at the front of the school, making pick-up difficult. If possible, please collect children earlier today.
❌ Swimming and all after-school clubs cancelled.
🕝 School remains open until 2.30pm.
I asked at January’s Council meeting when Dundalk would get cost-rental homes. These homes offer secure rents at least 25% below market rates.
The good news is that Louth County Council are working on schemes, with real optimism for delivery in 2026. I’ll keep pushing to make it happen.
The good news is that Louth County Council are working on schemes, with real optimism for delivery in 2026. I’ll keep pushing to make it happen.
Louth County Council hope to deliver Dundalk's first cost-rental homes in 2026
The issue was raised by Green Party councillor Marianne Butler
www.dundalkdemocrat.ie
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I asked at January’s Council meeting when Dundalk would get cost-rental homes. These homes offer secure rents at least 25% below market rates.
The good news is that Louth County Council are working on schemes, with real optimism for delivery in 2026. I’ll keep pushing to make it happen.
The good news is that Louth County Council are working on schemes, with real optimism for delivery in 2026. I’ll keep pushing to make it happen.
Funding cuts to Active Travel mean major roadworks in Dundalk, including the Xerox-to-Greengates scheme, may be delayed for 10–15 years if investment isn’t restored.
I’m calling on Government, the National Transport Authority and our local reps to reverse cuts & unlock the funding needed for this.
I’m calling on Government, the National Transport Authority and our local reps to reverse cuts & unlock the funding needed for this.
Councillor warns that major Dundalk roadworks may not be completed for 15 years as funding cuts announced
Green Party councillor Marianne Butler warned said the Xerox to Greengates project may not be "looked at for 10 to 15 years".
www.dundalkdemocrat.ie
January 22, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Funding cuts to Active Travel mean major roadworks in Dundalk, including the Xerox-to-Greengates scheme, may be delayed for 10–15 years if investment isn’t restored.
I’m calling on Government, the National Transport Authority and our local reps to reverse cuts & unlock the funding needed for this.
I’m calling on Government, the National Transport Authority and our local reps to reverse cuts & unlock the funding needed for this.
I raised concerns at Louth County Council about continued use of X, following serious safeguarding issues linked to its AI tool, Grok. Until this is fully reviewed, I believe we must act responsibly especially when it comes to images of children and young people.
Louth councillor urges local authority chiefs to abandon ‘X’ over Grok controversy
Louth County Council has been asked to reconsider the use of social media platform ‘X’ following the controversy over AI tool, Grok.
www.independent.ie
January 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
I raised concerns at Louth County Council about continued use of X, following serious safeguarding issues linked to its AI tool, Grok. Until this is fully reviewed, I believe we must act responsibly especially when it comes to images of children and young people.
📖 Just finished reading #WildDarkShore
👏🏻 Brilliant read - full of nature and hope!
📝 My New Years Resolution is try to read for pleasure a bit more often!
#bookstagram
👏🏻 Brilliant read - full of nature and hope!
📝 My New Years Resolution is try to read for pleasure a bit more often!
#bookstagram
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📖 Just finished reading #WildDarkShore
👏🏻 Brilliant read - full of nature and hope!
📝 My New Years Resolution is try to read for pleasure a bit more often!
#bookstagram
👏🏻 Brilliant read - full of nature and hope!
📝 My New Years Resolution is try to read for pleasure a bit more often!
#bookstagram
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a joyful, healthy, and sustainable 2026!
🌅I took this photo on 31/12/2017 at the front of Aura in Dundalk, such a beautiful New Years Eve Sunset, an aura at Aura!
#Dundalk
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a joyful, healthy, and sustainable 2026!
🌅I took this photo on 31/12/2017 at the front of Aura in Dundalk, such a beautiful New Years Eve Sunset, an aura at Aura!
#Dundalk
December 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a joyful, healthy, and sustainable 2026!
🌅I took this photo on 31/12/2017 at the front of Aura in Dundalk, such a beautiful New Years Eve Sunset, an aura at Aura!
#Dundalk
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a joyful, healthy, and sustainable 2026!
🌅I took this photo on 31/12/2017 at the front of Aura in Dundalk, such a beautiful New Years Eve Sunset, an aura at Aura!
#Dundalk
Nollaig Shona daoibh! 🎄✨
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a peaceful, joyful, and safe Christmas. May your homes be filled with warmth, laughter, and love. 🌟💚
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a peaceful, joyful, and safe Christmas. May your homes be filled with warmth, laughter, and love. 🌟💚
December 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Nollaig Shona daoibh! 🎄✨
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a peaceful, joyful, and safe Christmas. May your homes be filled with warmth, laughter, and love. 🌟💚
Wishing everyone in Dundalk and across Louth a peaceful, joyful, and safe Christmas. May your homes be filled with warmth, laughter, and love. 🌟💚
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the The Argus for covering the serious concerns about rent arrears in Louth raised in the Local Government Auditor’s report.
We should be intervening much earlier and actively directing people to MABS, so tenants get the support they need.
We should be intervening much earlier and actively directing people to MABS, so tenants get the support they need.
Some Louth council tenants owe as much as €59,000 as rent arrears crisis deepens
Louth social housing tenants owe up to €59,000 in rent arrears in some cases, a local councillor revealed.
www.independent.ie
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the The Argus for covering the serious concerns about rent arrears in Louth raised in the Local Government Auditor’s report.
We should be intervening much earlier and actively directing people to MABS, so tenants get the support they need.
We should be intervening much earlier and actively directing people to MABS, so tenants get the support they need.
Reposted by Cllr Marianne Butler
Engineers Ireland are calling for 2:1 spending on public transport to be brought back in to reduce congestion and car dependency.
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Engineers Ireland are calling for 2:1 spending on public transport to be brought back in to reduce congestion and car dependency.
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Thanks to Olivia Ryan for covering the recent Dundalk Municipal District meeting where the Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project was discussed.
I’d love to see our councillors visit one of Ireland’s more modern greenways in Tralee and speak with the people there to learn from their experiences.
I’d love to see our councillors visit one of Ireland’s more modern greenways in Tralee and speak with the people there to learn from their experiences.
‘It’s a bit like being sentenced to the death chamber in America:’ Louth councillors reveal local fear of greenway CPO process
There was a war of words at the December meeting of Dundalk Municipal District as councillors battled over calls for a pause on the Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project.
www.independent.ie
December 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Thanks to Olivia Ryan for covering the recent Dundalk Municipal District meeting where the Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project was discussed.
I’d love to see our councillors visit one of Ireland’s more modern greenways in Tralee and speak with the people there to learn from their experiences.
I’d love to see our councillors visit one of Ireland’s more modern greenways in Tralee and speak with the people there to learn from their experiences.
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the @independent.ie for covering our ‘Light Up Your Bike’ event from last month.
Whether you’re cycling to work, school, college or just getting out for some fresh air, make sure your bike lights are working and that you’re visible.
Whether you’re cycling to work, school, college or just getting out for some fresh air, make sure your bike lights are working and that you’re visible.
Cyclists should light up to be seen, says Louth councillor
The ‘Light Up Your Bike’ winter safety campaign has warned of potential fines for cyclists who are stopped without a working light on their bike.
www.independent.ie
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the @independent.ie for covering our ‘Light Up Your Bike’ event from last month.
Whether you’re cycling to work, school, college or just getting out for some fresh air, make sure your bike lights are working and that you’re visible.
Whether you’re cycling to work, school, college or just getting out for some fresh air, make sure your bike lights are working and that you’re visible.
✅ Have your say on the planned active travel changes for R132 Xerox to Greengates
ℹ️ Louth county Council are calling for submissions or observations. The deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
ℹ️ You can make submissions via the Louth County Council website.
#Dundalk
ℹ️ Louth county Council are calling for submissions or observations. The deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
ℹ️ You can make submissions via the Louth County Council website.
#Dundalk
December 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
✅ Have your say on the planned active travel changes for R132 Xerox to Greengates
ℹ️ Louth county Council are calling for submissions or observations. The deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
ℹ️ You can make submissions via the Louth County Council website.
#Dundalk
ℹ️ Louth county Council are calling for submissions or observations. The deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
ℹ️ You can make submissions via the Louth County Council website.
#Dundalk
⚠️ A Status Orange Wind Warning remains in effect until 7pm this evening. Some important contact numbers below. 👇
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
⚠️ A Status Orange Wind Warning remains in effect until 7pm this evening. Some important contact numbers below. 👇
👉🏻Finally! Much needed safety and transport changes are out for public consultation.
✅ Have your say below on the planned active travel changes for the R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk (Xerox to Greengates).
Deadline for submissions or observations is 5pm on 3rd Feb 2026.
ℹ️ www.louthcoco.ie/!DIZN2F
✅ Have your say below on the planned active travel changes for the R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk (Xerox to Greengates).
Deadline for submissions or observations is 5pm on 3rd Feb 2026.
ℹ️ www.louthcoco.ie/!DIZN2F
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
👉🏻Finally! Much needed safety and transport changes are out for public consultation.
✅ Have your say below on the planned active travel changes for the R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk (Xerox to Greengates).
Deadline for submissions or observations is 5pm on 3rd Feb 2026.
ℹ️ www.louthcoco.ie/!DIZN2F
✅ Have your say below on the planned active travel changes for the R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk (Xerox to Greengates).
Deadline for submissions or observations is 5pm on 3rd Feb 2026.
ℹ️ www.louthcoco.ie/!DIZN2F
Vacant Louth County Council owned site set for 43 new homes by 2028
A three acre site in County Louth, previously owned by Dundalk Town Council, is set for redevelopment with 43 new houses to be built in the next three years. 👏👏👏
A three acre site in County Louth, previously owned by Dundalk Town Council, is set for redevelopment with 43 new houses to be built in the next three years. 👏👏👏
Vacant Louth County Council owned site set for 43 new homes by 2028
A three acre site in County Louth, previously owned by Dundalk Town Council, is set for redevelopment with 43 new houses to be built in the next three years.
www.independent.ie
December 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Vacant Louth County Council owned site set for 43 new homes by 2028
A three acre site in County Louth, previously owned by Dundalk Town Council, is set for redevelopment with 43 new houses to be built in the next three years. 👏👏👏
A three acre site in County Louth, previously owned by Dundalk Town Council, is set for redevelopment with 43 new houses to be built in the next three years. 👏👏👏
Thanks to Adrian Kennedy & LMFM for having me on the Agenda this morning to discuss the ongoing impact of unfinished or "ghost” estates.
You can listen back at the link below to this morning's interview.
You can listen back at the link below to this morning's interview.
Legacy of Louth’s ‘Ghost Estates’ May Still Take Another Ten Years to Fix - 05/12/2025 | The Agenda
shows.acast.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Thanks to Adrian Kennedy & LMFM for having me on the Agenda this morning to discuss the ongoing impact of unfinished or "ghost” estates.
You can listen back at the link below to this morning's interview.
You can listen back at the link below to this morning's interview.
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the @independent.ie for reporting on the Ramparts Road vacant site which I highlighted recently.
I'm delighted to confirm that the long-vacant 3-acre site is now in Louth’s 3-year Capital Budget and is now earmarked for 43 new homes by 2028.
I'm delighted to confirm that the long-vacant 3-acre site is now in Louth’s 3-year Capital Budget and is now earmarked for 43 new homes by 2028.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thanks to Olivia Ryan and the @independent.ie for reporting on the Ramparts Road vacant site which I highlighted recently.
I'm delighted to confirm that the long-vacant 3-acre site is now in Louth’s 3-year Capital Budget and is now earmarked for 43 new homes by 2028.
I'm delighted to confirm that the long-vacant 3-acre site is now in Louth’s 3-year Capital Budget and is now earmarked for 43 new homes by 2028.
Thanks to Olivia Ryan & the @independent.ie for reporting my comments about Louth County Council's plans for further investment in ‘Taking in Charge’ estates.
It is still a huge area of concern for people in Dundalk who are affected by this.
It is still a huge area of concern for people in Dundalk who are affected by this.
Legacy of Louth’s ‘ghost estates’ may still take another ten years to fix
Dundalk was “disproportionately affected” by the legacy of unfinished estates after the Celtic Tiger era, according to a Louth councillor.
www.independent.ie
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanks to Olivia Ryan & the @independent.ie for reporting my comments about Louth County Council's plans for further investment in ‘Taking in Charge’ estates.
It is still a huge area of concern for people in Dundalk who are affected by this.
It is still a huge area of concern for people in Dundalk who are affected by this.
Thanks to The Argus for reporting my comments on Louth County Council’s plans to purchase land for future development, and our need to ensure that we get good land banks, in the right places, and at the right price.
Louth’s €56 million land bank loan hangover cannot be repeated, warns local councillor
The €56 million landbank loan debt which hung over Louth County Council in the post ‘Celtic Tiger’ era must not be repeated, a local councillor warned as plans to acquire new lands for housing were ou...
www.independent.ie
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thanks to The Argus for reporting my comments on Louth County Council’s plans to purchase land for future development, and our need to ensure that we get good land banks, in the right places, and at the right price.
The Local Biodiversity Action Fund opens today, supporting Louth County Council’s work under Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan launched last year by my colleague Malcolm Noonan.
See NPWS link for info on all the Louth projects funded in 2025!
ℹ️ www.npws.ie/legislation/...
See NPWS link for info on all the Louth projects funded in 2025!
ℹ️ www.npws.ie/legislation/...
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Local Biodiversity Action Fund opens today, supporting Louth County Council’s work under Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan launched last year by my colleague Malcolm Noonan.
See NPWS link for info on all the Louth projects funded in 2025!
ℹ️ www.npws.ie/legislation/...
See NPWS link for info on all the Louth projects funded in 2025!
ℹ️ www.npws.ie/legislation/...
