Analysis Greens forced to hit the brake on climate plans after political pushbackThe flurry caused by last week’s proposal to decrease cars on our roads does not augur well for our climate targets
Planning Greens seek clarity on judicial review process under draft planning billParty supports proposal for free legal aid scheme for challenges on environmental grounds
Big Read After Eamon Ryan opened the door, could Sinn Féin and the Greens really form a government? While there have been open hostilities between Sinn Féin and the Greens, there may be an opportunity to form the next government. Here’s what party insiders think about that prospect
Politics Politics in 2023 will be dominated by housing, Brexit, Ukraine and climate . . . again The Business Post speaks to experts and insiders about the biggest challenges facing the government next year
Work Universal basic income could reduce ‘stigma’ of getting social welfareNew research recommends a pilot study of the concept in Ireland
Politics Michael Brennan: Varadkar names cautious cabinet to face up to ‘age of emergencies’There were few shocks as Leo Varadkar took over the role of Taoiseach from Micheál Martin
Politics ‘The most powerful tool we have is the planning code and it needs to be fit for purpose’ – Peter BurkeMinister of State with responsibility for planning says the Consolidated Planning Bill 2022 will pave the way for delivery of €165 billion in public infrastructure over the next ten years
Transport Eamon Ryan says many local councils still think urban areas ‘pivot around the car’Less than half of the government’s 2022 budget for active travel projects, such as walking and cycling, has been drawn down
Planning Free legal aid for environmental cases in major planning overhaulThe change is primarily for covering the costs of judicial reviews, to ensure the public can still bring environmental justice challenges
Legal Ceta referendum is important for ‘constitutional integrity’, Costello saysGreen Party TD Patrick Costello last week won a Supreme Court case against the state over plans to ratify the EU-Canada trade agreement
Today's headlines Government to rethink block levy after backlash; Fears grow over Intel jobsThe top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post
Transport Irish analysis on speed limits and emissions is ‘not in line’ with research across EuropeGreen Party politicians criticise Transport Infrastructure Ireland report which examined the climate impact of reducing speed on motorways
Transport Green Party’s Leddin criticises ‘ridiculous’ TII report into lowering speed limits Report from transport body suggested a reduction in speed limits on motorways and national roads would have only minimal impact on emissions while resulting in up to 35 more deaths a year
Politics Greens to back budget measures on fuel costs but want climate tax package in returnMooted changes include cheaper public transport fares and lower Vat on bicycles
Politics Nervous government TDs push back on Green policies as SF rural support growsThe concern for rural government TDs stems from the ongoing efforts to limit emissions from agriculture, with significant disagreement within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over the proposals
Politics Government wins motion of confidence by 85 votes to 66Testy exchanges in Dáil as leader of the opposition accuses independent TDs who supported the government of betraying their constituents
Climate & Environment Tensions flare in government over carbon emissions cutsSenior Greens insist the farming sector must reach a level of 30% cuts, but Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil want the figure closer to 22%, due to pressure from farmers and rural backbenchers
Climate & Environment Irony and inconsistency in EU’s move away from Russian gas, Green MEP saysEurope is sourcing fuel from dodgy regimes in effort to reduce reliance on Russian imports, Ciarán Cuffe says
Editorial: We must take our heads out the sand when it comes to our energy securityThe Green Party has to accept that as we transition to renewable energy, gas will be a necessary part of our national energy security framework for many years to come
Elaine Byrne: Could Greens’ dilemma over the cost of living see the coalition crumble? The party's support comes from both middle-class homeowners and people trapped in the rental sector. That support might not hold together in the face of the pressures to come
