South Dublin Greens
@southdublingreens.bsky.social
We are the Green Party in South County Dublin
Reps: Francis Noel Duffy TD, Dr Laura Donaghy, Lyn Hagin Meade, Mark Lynch, Karla Doran
Reps: Francis Noel Duffy TD, Dr Laura Donaghy, Lyn Hagin Meade, Mark Lynch, Karla Doran
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Our first #BlueSky post should be something worth posting, and this is a photo of our home.
No matter where on the planet you come from, we only have one home.
#NoPlanetB
No matter where on the planet you come from, we only have one home.
#NoPlanetB
So many of us live near the M50 but as it's costly, driving through town and nearby villages can be more tempting.
We're advocating making the M50 free to use
It'll make it easier on people's pockets + it'll free up the city centre and nearby villages from dense traffic.
We're advocating making the M50 free to use
It'll make it easier on people's pockets + it'll free up the city centre and nearby villages from dense traffic.
It costs money to drive on the motorway, but it's free to drive through the city centre or residential suburbs. A lot of people choose the free option, and that makes our lives more dangerous, louder, more polluted. Let's make the M50 free.
April 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
So many of us live near the M50 but as it's costly, driving through town and nearby villages can be more tempting.
We're advocating making the M50 free to use
It'll make it easier on people's pockets + it'll free up the city centre and nearby villages from dense traffic.
We're advocating making the M50 free to use
It'll make it easier on people's pockets + it'll free up the city centre and nearby villages from dense traffic.
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Action-packed five-a-side between Irish @YoungGreens.ie and Irish less Young Greens today. Older crew romped home with the trophy.
February 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Action-packed five-a-side between Irish @YoungGreens.ie and Irish less Young Greens today. Older crew romped home with the trophy.
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Twenty-one years ago today the @europeangreens.eu were founded in Rome. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re still going strong.
From @greenpartyie.bsky.social, thank you Trevor Sargent, Mary White, Chris O’Leary, Heidi Bedell, Nuala Ahern, Steve Rawson, and all who took part in our journey.
From @greenpartyie.bsky.social, thank you Trevor Sargent, Mary White, Chris O’Leary, Heidi Bedell, Nuala Ahern, Steve Rawson, and all who took part in our journey.
February 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Twenty-one years ago today the @europeangreens.eu were founded in Rome. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re still going strong.
From @greenpartyie.bsky.social, thank you Trevor Sargent, Mary White, Chris O’Leary, Heidi Bedell, Nuala Ahern, Steve Rawson, and all who took part in our journey.
From @greenpartyie.bsky.social, thank you Trevor Sargent, Mary White, Chris O’Leary, Heidi Bedell, Nuala Ahern, Steve Rawson, and all who took part in our journey.
Data centres are often blamed for Ireland’s energy use, but they’re not the biggest users—transport takes that spot. And the highest carbon emissions? Agriculture.
Let’s focus on real solutions across all sectors, not just easy targets. 💚
#ClimateAction #SouthDublin
(Images from SEAI)
Let’s focus on real solutions across all sectors, not just easy targets. 💚
#ClimateAction #SouthDublin
(Images from SEAI)
February 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Data centres are often blamed for Ireland’s energy use, but they’re not the biggest users—transport takes that spot. And the highest carbon emissions? Agriculture.
Let’s focus on real solutions across all sectors, not just easy targets. 💚
#ClimateAction #SouthDublin
(Images from SEAI)
Let’s focus on real solutions across all sectors, not just easy targets. 💚
#ClimateAction #SouthDublin
(Images from SEAI)
Bad driving isn’t just careless—it’s anti-social behaviour. Speeding, close passes, and reckless driving put lives at risk, yet we’re expected to accept it as normal. We shouldn’t.
Roads are for everyone, and dangerous driving deserves real anger and action. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Roads are for everyone, and dangerous driving deserves real anger and action. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Just to say I've spoken to DCC area manager re: the destruction of Mountpleasant Square wall in Ranelagh by a driver last night and they'll be working with parks to look at reconstruction and making the area safe. The wall will take a bit longer to reconstruct. Any questions let me know.
February 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Bad driving isn’t just careless—it’s anti-social behaviour. Speeding, close passes, and reckless driving put lives at risk, yet we’re expected to accept it as normal. We shouldn’t.
Roads are for everyone, and dangerous driving deserves real anger and action. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Roads are for everyone, and dangerous driving deserves real anger and action. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
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🚨The US Vice President just LIED about human rights in Scotland!
Misinformation fuels the far-right; we won't stand by and let him get away with it.
(More info below 👇)
Misinformation fuels the far-right; we won't stand by and let him get away with it.
(More info below 👇)
February 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨The US Vice President just LIED about human rights in Scotland!
Misinformation fuels the far-right; we won't stand by and let him get away with it.
(More info below 👇)
Misinformation fuels the far-right; we won't stand by and let him get away with it.
(More info below 👇)
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➡️Thousands of more children across Scotland will receive free school meals thanks to the Scottish Greens.
🟢Together, we can change the system that has allowed the rich to get richer and thousands of children to fall into poverty.
🟢Together, we can change the system that has allowed the rich to get richer and thousands of children to fall into poverty.
February 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
➡️Thousands of more children across Scotland will receive free school meals thanks to the Scottish Greens.
🟢Together, we can change the system that has allowed the rich to get richer and thousands of children to fall into poverty.
🟢Together, we can change the system that has allowed the rich to get richer and thousands of children to fall into poverty.
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The arrival of a new baby is the most joyous moment for families, but it also means plenty of new costs.
I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
Over 4,400 families to receive €280 Newborn Baby Grant today
The Newborn Baby Grant applies to all children born on or after 1 December last year.
www.thejournal.ie
February 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The arrival of a new baby is the most joyous moment for families, but it also means plenty of new costs.
I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
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The Newborn Baby Grant will be paid today to over 4,400 families, a direct €280 baby boost payment to help with the costs of parenthood.
This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025.
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
#GreensDeliver
This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025.
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
#GreensDeliver
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Newborn Baby Grant will be paid today to over 4,400 families, a direct €280 baby boost payment to help with the costs of parenthood.
This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025.
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
#GreensDeliver
This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025.
www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...
#GreensDeliver
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We are soon to see the delivery of Nature Based Solutions with the River Santry Restoration and Greenway Project. What's not to love #BikesAndBiodiversity ❤️ 🚴♂️💚🌊
€20 million allocation in the DCC capital budget on the agenda for this evening's council meeting!
Green and blue infrastructure!
€20 million allocation in the DCC capital budget on the agenda for this evening's council meeting!
Green and blue infrastructure!
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are soon to see the delivery of Nature Based Solutions with the River Santry Restoration and Greenway Project. What's not to love #BikesAndBiodiversity ❤️ 🚴♂️💚🌊
€20 million allocation in the DCC capital budget on the agenda for this evening's council meeting!
Green and blue infrastructure!
€20 million allocation in the DCC capital budget on the agenda for this evening's council meeting!
Green and blue infrastructure!
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🚨The DIRTIEST power station is about to get a bit LESS dirty! 😮💨
The UK government has announced LIMITS on Drax power station's ability to BURN TREES and POLLUTE our air.
They will ALSO start FINING Drax if the wood burnt doesn't come from WASTE products. 🔥
The UK government has announced LIMITS on Drax power station's ability to BURN TREES and POLLUTE our air.
They will ALSO start FINING Drax if the wood burnt doesn't come from WASTE products. 🔥
February 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚨The DIRTIEST power station is about to get a bit LESS dirty! 😮💨
The UK government has announced LIMITS on Drax power station's ability to BURN TREES and POLLUTE our air.
They will ALSO start FINING Drax if the wood burnt doesn't come from WASTE products. 🔥
The UK government has announced LIMITS on Drax power station's ability to BURN TREES and POLLUTE our air.
They will ALSO start FINING Drax if the wood burnt doesn't come from WASTE products. 🔥
Observing speed limits isn’t just about rules—it’s #SocialBehaviour. It shows care for others on the road and makes our streets safer for all.
When we drive at safe speeds, we’re looking out for each other. 💚🚗
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
When we drive at safe speeds, we’re looking out for each other. 💚🚗
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
February 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Observing speed limits isn’t just about rules—it’s #SocialBehaviour. It shows care for others on the road and makes our streets safer for all.
When we drive at safe speeds, we’re looking out for each other. 💚🚗
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
When we drive at safe speeds, we’re looking out for each other. 💚🚗
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Lower speed limits mean fewer deaths and serious injuries—it’s that simple.
Safer roads protect everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving.
This is a step towards calmer, more liveable communities. 💚 Let’s make it work.
#SlowerSpeedsSaferRoads
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Safer roads protect everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving.
This is a step towards calmer, more liveable communities. 💚 Let’s make it work.
#SlowerSpeedsSaferRoads
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
'Speed a killer' - hopes that new limits will save lives
Susan Gray lost her 51-year-old husband Steve in a road crash in Donegal in 2004 and following his death she founded 'PARC' - a civil society group that advocates for road safety and helps those affec...
www.rte.ie
February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lower speed limits mean fewer deaths and serious injuries—it’s that simple.
Safer roads protect everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving.
This is a step towards calmer, more liveable communities. 💚 Let’s make it work.
#SlowerSpeedsSaferRoads
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Safer roads protect everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving.
This is a step towards calmer, more liveable communities. 💚 Let’s make it work.
#SlowerSpeedsSaferRoads
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Is migration just a junior minister portfolio? It's challenging, will it get the attention it needs?
As Roderic suggests, it deserves a higher priority, human lives and rights are at stake. Let’s address this with the seriousness it demands. 💚
#InclusiveIreland
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
As Roderic suggests, it deserves a higher priority, human lives and rights are at stake. Let’s address this with the seriousness it demands. 💚
#InclusiveIreland
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Human rights group was right to sue State over lack of accommodation for asylum seekers, says O’Gorman
State now appealing High Court ruling that it breached rights of homeless international protection applicants
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Is migration just a junior minister portfolio? It's challenging, will it get the attention it needs?
As Roderic suggests, it deserves a higher priority, human lives and rights are at stake. Let’s address this with the seriousness it demands. 💚
#InclusiveIreland
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
As Roderic suggests, it deserves a higher priority, human lives and rights are at stake. Let’s address this with the seriousness it demands. 💚
#InclusiveIreland
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Disappointing to see our native tree cover still so low.
We know historical reasons, but there’s no excuse for inaction now.
Restoring our forests means cleaner air, richer biodiversity & a healthier future.
Time to plant, protect & restore. 🌳💚
#MoreTreesPlease
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-tree...
We know historical reasons, but there’s no excuse for inaction now.
Restoring our forests means cleaner air, richer biodiversity & a healthier future.
Time to plant, protect & restore. 🌳💚
#MoreTreesPlease
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-tree...
A 'disappointingly low' 1 per cent of Ireland is natural, native forest, first study finds
The research also found native, natural forest is highly fragmented.
www.thejournal.ie
February 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Disappointing to see our native tree cover still so low.
We know historical reasons, but there’s no excuse for inaction now.
Restoring our forests means cleaner air, richer biodiversity & a healthier future.
Time to plant, protect & restore. 🌳💚
#MoreTreesPlease
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-tree...
We know historical reasons, but there’s no excuse for inaction now.
Restoring our forests means cleaner air, richer biodiversity & a healthier future.
Time to plant, protect & restore. 🌳💚
#MoreTreesPlease
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-tree...
🚗🚲 Lower speed limits are coming into effect, making roads safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists & pedestrians alike.
Slower speeds mean fewer collisions & safer communities.
Let’s embrace this step towards better, calmer streets. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
Slower speeds mean fewer collisions & safer communities.
Let’s embrace this step towards better, calmer streets. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
Speed limit reductions are coming into effect this month - here's what you need to know
Spped limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h in February in an aim to reduce road fatalities.
www.thejournal.ie
February 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚗🚲 Lower speed limits are coming into effect, making roads safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists & pedestrians alike.
Slower speeds mean fewer collisions & safer communities.
Let’s embrace this step towards better, calmer streets. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
Slower speeds mean fewer collisions & safer communities.
Let’s embrace this step towards better, calmer streets. 💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
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We’re a bit worried at how changes to default speed limits are being communicated at the moment.
The Sunday Business Post is one source of misinformation.
Here’s a more well-informed piece @thejournalie
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
The Sunday Business Post is one source of misinformation.
Here’s a more well-informed piece @thejournalie
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
Speed limit reductions are coming into effect this month - here's what you need to know
Spped limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h in February in an aim to reduce road fatalities.
www.thejournal.ie
February 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We’re a bit worried at how changes to default speed limits are being communicated at the moment.
The Sunday Business Post is one source of misinformation.
Here’s a more well-informed piece @thejournalie
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
The Sunday Business Post is one source of misinformation.
Here’s a more well-informed piece @thejournalie
www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...
Speed limits are not "against" anyone, they are for everyone!
Much of the debate around Friday's rural local road #speedlimit change focuses on reducing deaths, it’s also about making roads safer for everyone. On my 80km/h road by a canal, walkers & cyclists are rare it’s too dangerous. Dropping to 60km/h would cut stopping distances and improve safety for all
February 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Speed limits are not "against" anyone, they are for everyone!
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Much of the debate around Friday's rural local road #speedlimit change focuses on reducing deaths, it’s also about making roads safer for everyone. On my 80km/h road by a canal, walkers & cyclists are rare it’s too dangerous. Dropping to 60km/h would cut stopping distances and improve safety for all
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Much of the debate around Friday's rural local road #speedlimit change focuses on reducing deaths, it’s also about making roads safer for everyone. On my 80km/h road by a canal, walkers & cyclists are rare it’s too dangerous. Dropping to 60km/h would cut stopping distances and improve safety for all
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🚨 New poll
According to a Herald poll we're on track to win a record 15 MSPs at the next election, nearly doubling our 2021 result!
As climate breakdown accelerates and the far right threatens our basic rights and standard of living, it's never been more important to Vote Scottish Green.
According to a Herald poll we're on track to win a record 15 MSPs at the next election, nearly doubling our 2021 result!
As climate breakdown accelerates and the far right threatens our basic rights and standard of living, it's never been more important to Vote Scottish Green.
February 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🚨 New poll
According to a Herald poll we're on track to win a record 15 MSPs at the next election, nearly doubling our 2021 result!
As climate breakdown accelerates and the far right threatens our basic rights and standard of living, it's never been more important to Vote Scottish Green.
According to a Herald poll we're on track to win a record 15 MSPs at the next election, nearly doubling our 2021 result!
As climate breakdown accelerates and the far right threatens our basic rights and standard of living, it's never been more important to Vote Scottish Green.
A powerful lesson—what do we do when injustice doesn’t directly impact us? Staying silent keeps the status quo.
Real change happens when we stand up, speak out, and take action, even when it’s not our fight—because justice should matter to all of us. 💚
#ActForChange
youtube.com/watch?v=GyEM...
Real change happens when we stand up, speak out, and take action, even when it’s not our fight—because justice should matter to all of us. 💚
#ActForChange
youtube.com/watch?v=GyEM...
youtube.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A powerful lesson—what do we do when injustice doesn’t directly impact us? Staying silent keeps the status quo.
Real change happens when we stand up, speak out, and take action, even when it’s not our fight—because justice should matter to all of us. 💚
#ActForChange
youtube.com/watch?v=GyEM...
Real change happens when we stand up, speak out, and take action, even when it’s not our fight—because justice should matter to all of us. 💚
#ActForChange
youtube.com/watch?v=GyEM...
Streets where kids cycle safely and independently is a real sign of a smart, people-friendly city.
Streets designed for everyone, not just cars, make life better for all of us.
More of this, please! 🚲💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Streets designed for everyone, not just cars, make life better for all of us.
More of this, please! 🚲💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
"A 9-year-old child can cycle here peacefully"
Last week, an advanced Dutch-inspired roundabout in France opened in Bures-Sur-Yvette. There are currently around 10 examples of these in France, providing users with clear and safe separation from traffic.
📸 Stein van Oosteren
Last week, an advanced Dutch-inspired roundabout in France opened in Bures-Sur-Yvette. There are currently around 10 examples of these in France, providing users with clear and safe separation from traffic.
📸 Stein van Oosteren
February 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Streets where kids cycle safely and independently is a real sign of a smart, people-friendly city.
Streets designed for everyone, not just cars, make life better for all of us.
More of this, please! 🚲💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Streets designed for everyone, not just cars, make life better for all of us.
More of this, please! 🚲💚
#SafeStreets #SouthDublin
Heartbreaking to see the devastation in California communities like Altadena and Palisades.
Climate-fuelled fires are leaving once-thriving communities looking like post-apocalyptic landscapes.
This is the reality of inaction—we must act now. 💚
#ClimateAction
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Climate-fuelled fires are leaving once-thriving communities looking like post-apocalyptic landscapes.
This is the reality of inaction—we must act now. 💚
#ClimateAction
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
LA after the fires: Like driving through a post-nuclear suburbia. The scale of destruction is unfathomable
The desire to rebuild the destroyed communities is strong. But residents know they cannot fully replace what has been lost
www.irishtimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Heartbreaking to see the devastation in California communities like Altadena and Palisades.
Climate-fuelled fires are leaving once-thriving communities looking like post-apocalyptic landscapes.
This is the reality of inaction—we must act now. 💚
#ClimateAction
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Climate-fuelled fires are leaving once-thriving communities looking like post-apocalyptic landscapes.
This is the reality of inaction—we must act now. 💚
#ClimateAction
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
A reliable bus service is key to sustainable travel—but when services fall short, people are left stranded.
We need to hold bus companies accountable and push for real improvements.
Public transport should be an easy, dependable choice.
Hope to see changes soon! 🚌💚
irishcycle.com/2025/01/31/c...
We need to hold bus companies accountable and push for real improvements.
Public transport should be an easy, dependable choice.
Hope to see changes soon! 🚌💚
irishcycle.com/2025/01/31/c...
Commuters left with “3 hours of disappearing buses” as Go-Ahead admits N6, 114, S4, S8, S6 and L26 affected by staff shortages
Some commuters in Dublin were left with hours of “disappearing buses” this week. Bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland has said its routes are affected by a general shortage of mechanics to ser…
irishcycle.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A reliable bus service is key to sustainable travel—but when services fall short, people are left stranded.
We need to hold bus companies accountable and push for real improvements.
Public transport should be an easy, dependable choice.
Hope to see changes soon! 🚌💚
irishcycle.com/2025/01/31/c...
We need to hold bus companies accountable and push for real improvements.
Public transport should be an easy, dependable choice.
Hope to see changes soon! 🚌💚
irishcycle.com/2025/01/31/c...