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Green Party

Analysis

Greens forced to hit the brake on climate plans after political pushback

The flurry caused by last week’s proposal to decrease cars on our roads does not augur well for our climate targets
  • Daniel Murray
  • March 12, 2023
Planning

Greens seek clarity on judicial review process under draft planning bill

Party supports proposal for free legal aid scheme for challenges on environmental grounds
  • Daniel Murray
  • February 12, 2023
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
  • Daniel Murray
  • February 4, 2023
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
  • Daniel Murray
  • December 30, 2022
Work

Universal basic income could reduce ‘stigma’ of getting social welfare

New research recommends a pilot study of the concept in Ireland
  • Paul O'Donoghue
  • December 20, 2022
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
  • Michael Brennan
  • December 17, 2022
Politics

‘The most powerful tool we have is the planning code and it needs to be fit for purpose’ – Peter Burke

Minister 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
  • Daniel Murray
  • December 8, 2022
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
  • Daniel Murray
  • December 7, 2022
Planning

Free legal aid for environmental cases in major planning overhaul

The change is primarily for covering the costs of judicial reviews, to ensure the public can still bring environmental justice challenges
  • Daniel Murray
  • December 7, 2022
Legal

Ceta referendum is important for ‘constitutional integrity’, Costello says

Green Party TD Patrick Costello last week won a Supreme Court case against the state over plans to ratify the EU-Canada trade agreement
  • Daniel Murray
  • November 12, 2022
Today's headlines

Government to rethink block levy after backlash; Fears grow over Intel jobs

The top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post
  • Business Post
  • October 16, 2022
Transport

Irish analysis on speed limits and emissions is ‘not in line’ with research across Europe

Green Party politicians criticise Transport Infrastructure Ireland report which examined the climate impact of reducing speed on motorways
  • Daniel Murray
  • August 20, 2022
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
  • Daniel Murray
  • August 16, 2022
Politics

Greens to back budget measures on fuel costs but want climate tax package in return

Mooted changes include cheaper public transport fares and lower Vat on bicycles
  • Michael Brennan
  • August 13, 2022
Politics

Nervous government TDs push back on Green policies as SF rural support grows

The 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
  • Daniel Murray
  • July 16, 2022
Politics

Government wins motion of confidence by 85 votes to 66

Testy exchanges in Dáil as leader of the opposition accuses independent TDs who supported the government of betraying their constituents
  • Daniel Murray
  • July 12, 2022
Climate & Environment

Tensions flare in government over carbon emissions cuts

Senior 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
  • Michael Brennanand
  • Daniel Murray
  • June 25, 2022
Climate & Environment

Irony and inconsistency in EU’s move away from Russian gas, Green MEP says

Europe is sourcing fuel from dodgy regimes in effort to reduce reliance on Russian imports, Ciarán Cuffe says
  • Sarah Taaffe-Maguire
  • June 21, 2022

Editorial: We must take our heads out the sand when it comes to our energy security

The 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
  • Business Post
  • April 17, 2022

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
  • Elaine Byrne
  • February 13, 2022

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