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Use carbon tax to pay farmers to move to 'low carbon' models, says Eamon Ryan

The Government has already indicated that carbon taxes will be increased by another €6 per tonne in next month's Budget after a similar hike last year

21.09.2020

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Ireland giving 'urgent consideration' to taking more refugee children after Greek fires

In a meeting between the minister met and UNHCR Ireland, the issue was raised and, after, its Head of Office Enda O’Neill urged Ireland to meet its commitments to relocate unaccompanied children.

15.09.2020

Dublin's lord mayor wants pregnant women's partners to be allowed attend scans and consultations

Dublin's lord mayor wants pregnant women's partners to be allowed attend scans and consultations

Hazel Chu is collating 'heartbreaking' data from women whose partners were denied access over Covid restrictions

07.09.2020

Irish Government formation

Green Party's simmering discontent over Golfgate

Reaction from the third party of government to the seismic meeting of the 81-strong Oireachtas Golf Society in Co Galway has ranged from the muted to the incredulous to the furious.

21.08.2020

Special Report: Can the Greens stay the course when the going gets tough?

Special Report: Can the Greens stay the course when the going gets tough?

The Greens are no strangers to government even though most of their TDs are.

10.08.2020

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Green senator Garvey apologises after insulting party deputy leader in group texts

A Green Party senator texted colleagues after the leadership election, saying: "fuck her" about deputy leader Catherine Martin and accused the returning officer of being a "Sinn Féin front".

07.08.2020

Green TDs considering when they would depart from coalition

Green TDs considering when they would depart from coalition

Sources within the party say that TDs who are unhappy voting on certain legislation have been telling colleagues they are "biding their time" and contemplating "where do they draw the line".

05.08.2020

Councillors slam move to cut milage rates for emissions-heavy cars

Councillors slam move to cut milage rates for emissions-heavy cars

A major row between the Government and county councillors is brewing over Green Party plans to reduce mileage rates for those driving emissions-heavy cars.

05.08.2020

General Election Ireland 2020

Q&A: Did the Green Party let off O'Brien and Hourigan lightly?

The Greens decided to sanction Deputy Neasa Hourigan and Minister of State Joe O'Brien for voting against the Government and abstaining.

31.07.2020

Eamon Ryan: You cannot vote against Govt if you are part of it

Eamon Ryan: You cannot vote against Govt if you are part of it

The leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan has said he has warned members that voting against the Government weakens it. It comes after he sanctioned two of his TDs for failing to support a Government housing bill yesterday.

31.07.2020

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Greens suspend speaking rights of two TDs who failed to support Govt bill

However, the ban will actually only cover two weeks of Dáil time.

31.07.2020

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FF, Greens 'concerned' at order to seek work

Move caused consternation, as many on such pandemic unemployment payments were forced to leave workplaces when the pandemic took hold

28.07.2020

Catherine Martin urges party unity after leadership bid defeat

Catherine Martin urges party unity after leadership bid defeat

Catherine Martin said the Green Party leadership has heard the concerns after a number of members left the party yesterday. She narrowly lost the leadership election to Eamon Ryan, with less than 50 votes between them.

24.07.2020

Green Party Leader

Aoife Moore: Eamon Ryan must do something to fix broken Green Party

Eamon Ryan will continue to lead the Green Party — but after 10 years at the helm, has he lost touch with the growing problems within it?

24.07.2020

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Green Party members now have to email party to cancel membership

The process for resigning from the Green Party has been changed amid a wave of prominent resignations.

23.07.2020

Chair of new Just Transition Greens says Green Party 'must change'

Chair of new Just Transition Greens says Green Party 'must change'

The new group was formed to bring like-minded people together to achieve a just transition.

23.07.2020

Saoirse McHugh quits Greens saying party is 'toxic'

Saoirse McHugh quits Greens saying party is 'toxic'

Former MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh says she left the Green Party due to concerns over the programme for government, and says the party is "toxic".

23.07.2020

Catherine Martin aims to alter Green Party's ‘anti-rural’ image

Catherine Martin aims to alter Green Party's ‘anti-rural’ image

Her remarks come ahead of the outcome of today's leadership competition between herself and leader Eamon Ryan.

22.07.2020

Greens 'missed an opportunity' to promote women to prominent cabinet roles, Catherine Martin says

Greens 'missed an opportunity' to promote women to prominent cabinet roles, Catherine Martin says

Catherine Martin has said her party "missed an opportunity" to promote women and heal divisions when appointing ministers.

08.07.2020

Eamon Ryan missed opportunity to promote women and unite the party, says Catherine Martin

Eamon Ryan missed opportunity to promote women and unite the party, says Catherine Martin

The appointment of three men as Ministers of State was the prerogative of Eamon Ryan as leader, Ms Martin told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.

08.07.2020

Greens leadership contest pits leader Eamon Ryan against his deputy Catherine Martin

Greens leadership contest pits leader Eamon Ryan against his deputy Catherine Martin

The Green Party leadership election kicked off last night, with a hustings for members in the south of the country hearing that the party must "go big or go home".

07.07.2020

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman hits back at 'anonymous far-right Twitter accounts'

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman hits back at 'anonymous far-right Twitter accounts'

Over the weekend, Mr O'Gorman was subject of a number of tweets and Facebook posts calling for him to resign his position.

06.07.2020

Letters to the Editor: Eamon Ryan should lead by example and get his helmet on

Letters to the Editor: Eamon Ryan should lead by example and get his helmet on

As a leader of Government espousing all things green, I am surprised each time I see Eamon Ryan filmed cycling with no sign of a helmet.

02.07.2020

Government formation: Party voting for members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens underway

Government formation: Party voting for members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens underway

It should be known on Friday evening if a government will be formed or if a political crisis beckons.

26.06.2020

Greens enlist Mark Ruffalo to persuade party members to vote for programme for government

Greens enlist Mark Ruffalo to persuade party members to vote for programme for government

Senior members of the Green Party have said this week’s vote to go into government is “too close to call” with ballots already beginning to arrive in at party headquarters.

22.06.2020

Micheál Martin 'fully behind' the 'badly needed' Cork-Limerick motorway

Micheál Martin 'fully behind' the 'badly needed' Cork-Limerick motorway

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has pledged to ensure the M20 between Cork and Limerick is progressed amid doubts over the route under the proposed coalition.

19.06.2020

Greens considering railway line between Limerick and Cork

Greens considering railway line between Limerick and Cork

The completion of the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway and the Galway bypass is not likely to happen in the next five years, according to one of the Green Party government formation negotiators.

18.06.2020

Calls for Phoenix Park to remain partially closed to traffic

Calls for Phoenix Park to remain partially closed to traffic

Gates at the Phoenix Park that have been closed to traffic since the Covid-19 pandemic should stay that way, according to a Green Party Councillor.

15.06.2020

Party leaders confident 'transformative' draft deal can be agreed despite 'outstanding issues'

Party leaders confident 'transformative' draft deal can be agreed despite 'outstanding issues'

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin said it is his intention to sign off on the programme for government on Sunday.

14.06.2020

Greens' transport budgets dominate talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Greens' transport budgets dominate talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

The Green Party wants a €3 air travel tax and has doubled down on demands to ensure that 20% of transport budgets go on cycling and walking.

28.05.2020

Housing and transport among issues left in 'horrendous' Government formation talks

Housing and transport among issues left in 'horrendous' Government formation talks

Government formation talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party have been described as “horrendous” by one TD.

27.05.2020

O'Sullivan has yet to decide who to back in Green Party leadership contest

O'Sullivan has yet to decide who to back in Green Party leadership contest

Green MEP Grace O'Sullivan has refused to be drawn on who she would back in a party leadership contest.

25.05.2020

'We need continuity at this time' - Ciaran Cuffe against change of Green Party leader

'We need continuity at this time' - Ciaran Cuffe against change of Green Party leader

A Green Party MEP has said he would not be in favour of a change in the party's leadership at this time.

24.05.2020

Daniel McConnell: Leadership battle could see Greens snatch defeat from jaws of victory

Daniel McConnell: Leadership battle could see Greens snatch defeat from jaws of victory

Former Green Party leader and Minister John Gormley was back in Leinster House today.

20.05.2020

Catherine Martin giving 'serious consideration' to Green leadership bid

Catherine Martin giving 'serious consideration' to Green leadership bid

Her comments will only add to pressure on party leader Eamon Ryan who is now in a battle to retain control of his newly expanded party.

20.05.2020

Catherine Martin may have the rub of the Greens

Catherine Martin may have the rub of the Greens

Catherine Martin is the quintessential, understated politician.

20.05.2020

Rural Young Greens back Catherine Martin to seek election as party leader

Rural Young Greens back Catherine Martin to seek election as party leader

That leadership election is expected to be announced as being open for nominations on Wednesday, May 20, triggered after the general election on February 8.

20.05.2020

Cork Green Party councillor claims leadership move 'not at all like House of Cards'

Cork Green Party councillor claims leadership move 'not at all like House of Cards'

There is nothing “House of Cards” like about a move by four Cork councillors to encourage Catherine Martin to challenge the leadership of Eamon Ryan, according to Councillor Lorna Bogue.

20.05.2020

Green Party cllrs urge Catherine Martin to challenge for party leadership

Green Party cllrs urge Catherine Martin to challenge for party leadership

The group of four say Eamon Ryan is no longer the right person to lead the party and are urging Catherine Martin, the party’s deputy leader to challenge him.

20.05.2020

Offshore oil and gas firms anxious about Government formation talks

Offshore oil and gas firms anxious about Government formation talks

Offshore oil and gas companies operating in Ireland say the current Government formation talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens is undermining their sector and will put jobs at risk.

19.05.2020

Parties have 'good discussion' about housing as focus turns to National Economic Plan

Parties have 'good discussion' about housing as focus turns to National Economic Plan

Agreeing on a multi-billion euro National Economic Plan aimed at rescuing the economy will be the focus of government formation talks on Wednesday.

12.05.2020

Eamon Ryan confident Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will agree to ambitious climate targets

Eamon Ryan confident Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will agree to ambitious climate targets

The Green Party has entered coalition talks to form a new government.

05.05.2020

Green Party agrees to enter formal coalition talks; Sinn Féin calls for 'break from the past'

A statement has been issued by the Green Party, confirming that Eamon Ryan's party will begin formal talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

03.05.2020

Green Party discussions over FF / FG responses likely to continue into next week

Green Party discussions over FF / FG responses likely to continue into next week

The Green Party discussions of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael response to their queries on government formation will go on until next week.

30.04.2020

Greens demand 7% carbon emissions cut if they are to enter government

Greens demand 7% carbon emissions cut if they are to enter government

Ensuring a 7% reduction in carbon emissions is a “red line” for the Green Party to enter government formation talks, its leader Eamon Ryan has said.

23.04.2020

Greens want parties to focus on coronavirus rather than government formation

Greens want parties to focus on coronavirus rather than government formation

Negotiating teams from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will meet today to begin detailed talks on government formation.

12.03.2020

Fine Gael and Greens to discuss policies

Fine Gael and Greens to discuss policies

Fine Gael and the Green Party will hold further talks today on government policies.

02.03.2020

Fianna Fáil meets with Greens as Govt talks continue

Fianna Fáil meets with Greens as Govt talks continue

Fianna Fáil will hold more talks with the Green Party today, as efforts to form a government continue.

27.02.2020

Smaller parties take to social media to push their campaign messages ahead of election

Smaller parties take to social media to push their campaign messages ahead of election

Smaller parties ramped up their campaign messages on the last full day of canvassing before voters go to the polls.

07.02.2020

Juno McEnroe: Battle for Tánaiste the big draw on election undercard

Juno McEnroe: Battle for Tánaiste the big draw on election undercard

Labour’s Brendan Howlin and the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan are the main contenders for the deputy leadership role in a very likely coalition government, says Juno McEnroe

29.01.2020