Eamon Ryan

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Letters to the Editor: Ryan should get nose out of Shannon energy issue

It is beyond belief at this critical juncture that the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan would attempt to interfere with, and negatively influence, An Bord Pleanála’s decision to decide on the planning application for a liquified natural gas (LNG) Terminal ...

<p>Oppositions parties have reacted with fury to the suggestion that water levies, which were scrapped after a massive public backlash, should be reimposed.</p>

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Call to reintroduce domestic water charges sparks fury

The Government has been told to reconsider domestic water charges as accelerated investment is needed to extend and upgrade the country’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure

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Eamon Ryan to press ahead with smoky fuels ban despite Fianna Fáil opposition

Green Party leader said 1,300 people die prematurely each year as a result of air pollution

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Special report: Greens gripped by internal strife since election 2020

The Votes Are Counted In The Irish General Election

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Special report: Sinn Féin was the big winner in election 2020 and surge can continue

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Covid-19: 'Explosion' in cases will see hospitals 'get into difficulty, Leo Varadkar says

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Nuclear power lobby group hits out at environment minister for not exploring options

Lobbyists say nuclear power could be key in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

Covid-19: Green Party leader backs reopening of gyms, shops, churches and golf courses

Eamon Ryan also supports having some people return to offices to work.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

TD hits out at 'completely disproportionate' move to level 5

Fianna Fáil TD Jim Callaghan: "We've got to recognise that this having a terrible impact on young people in this country."

Mon, 05 Oct, 2020

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

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

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.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2020

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".

Fri, 07 Aug, 2020

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?

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Eamon Ryan retains Green Party leadership by 48 votes

Mr Ryan faced off with his long-time deputy leader, Catherine Martin, in a postal vote, winning by a tight margin - Mr Ryan received 994 votes to Ms Martin's 946.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020

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.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

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.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

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

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

We must deliver on 'Green Wave', Eamon Ryan says

Delegates at its National Conference in Dublin have heard promises of a future they can believe in - with 'a party of hope'.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2019

Green party leader defends President Higgins' comments on Trump's climate change policy

Eamon Ryan said the use of the word "pernicious" by President Higgins was appropriate.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2019

#Elections2019: Eamon Ryan says there is a 'huge issue' with water quality in Ireland

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan wants legal certainty and agreement to improve the quality of water to be enshrined in the Constitution.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

Green Party: We have 'real chance' of getting all three candidates elected in Europe

Green TDs have accused other election candidates of “hijacking” their campaign issues as the party urges voters, both young and old, to give them their number ones on Friday.

Wed, 22 May, 2019

'Stop the symbolism' - Green Party call on Govt to take 'real' climate action

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar must scrap the Government's 2040 national development plan if he is serious about climate change, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said.

Fri, 17 May, 2019

Ireland set to badly miss climate change targets - Report

Ireland is set to badly miss climate change targets, according to a new report.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2018

'We're in bed with Trump on this one and it's a shame and a disgrace' - Green Party

The Green Party leader says Ireland needs to do more to tackle climate change.

Sat, 24 Mar, 2018

Eamon Ryan is predicting an Autumn general election

The Green Party leader is predicting an Autumn general election.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Fine Gael accused of holding back the country on environmental issues

Fine Gael has been accused of holding back the country when it comes to environmental issues.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Latest: PESCO conference hears issues of financial commitment and military spending

A conference which aims to highlight concerns surrounding Ireland joining an EU defence pact has concluded.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Government must deliver on transport promises not just make announcements - Gilligan

Fianna Fail wants the Government to deliver on proper transport for Dublin instead of just making announcements.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Handbags at 11am as Shane Ross rails at Eamon Ryan’s ‘amnesia’

Members of the Green Party undoubtedly pride themselves on frugality — so being accused of “spending money like there was no tomorrow” must have been the ultimate insult to Eamon Ryan.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

Plans to turn empty shops into houses in attempt to tackle housing crisis

Plans to turn empty shops into houses without the need for planning permission will be revealed today.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2017

Greens would get into bed with anyone, admits Eamon Ryan

In politics, you have to be committed but open minded. For Eamon Ryan, anything’s possible. The Green leader is ambitious, you could say almost politically unrestrained.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

Eamon Ryan wants Green Party to return with six TDs

Politicians have “an obligation” to keep the Dáil in place for at least another 18 months, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

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The leader of the Green Party has said the Government should not appeal the Apple tax ruling.

Sun, 04 Sep, 2016

Eamon Ryan elected, but says unlikely Greens will enter Government

Newly elected TD and leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan has said that his party is unlikely to go back into Government.

Sun, 28 Feb, 2016

Green Party fails in High Court bid to be included in RTE debate

The Green Party has lost its High Court bid to be included in tonight's 'GE16 leaders' debate at 9.35pm on RTÉ.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Green Party to take RTE to court for excluding Eamon Ryan from TV debate

The Green Party is taking legal action against RTE for excluding Eamon Ryan from its leaders’ debate.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Green Party Convention to be held today

Housing, homelessness and public services are expected to dominate today's Green Party Convention.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Eamon Ryan: Government ran out of money twice

The leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan has admitted the Government almost ran out of money twice at the height of the economic collapse.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2015

Role of climate change in refugee crisis has taken a back seat to war and terror

The role of climate change in the refugee crisis has taken a back seat to war and terror. But Green Party leader Eamon Ryan argues that without radical action we are certain to face the mass displacement of millions of people.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Eamon Ryan insists Trichet acted to protect bondholders

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has insisted that the European Central Bank had a very strong role in telling Ireland not to burn the bondholders.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Eamon Ryan: ECB did put Government under pressure not to burn bondholders

The Green Party leader and former cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan has said he believed the Irish Government was put under pressure to save the banks during the financial crisis in 2008.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Ryan: Government must do more for free-to-air sport

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has criticised the Government for not going far enough to ensure sport is free to air here.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Green recovery will require careful cultivation

An early flurry of electoral successes in Dublin prompted talk of green shoots for the Green Party but the countrywide count cautioned that careful cultivation would be required.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Nobody can rain on party leader’s parade as he eyes Green shoots

The woes of a bruised coalition Government and fears of another property bubble may just throw the Green Party a lifeline and help get party leader Eamon Ryan elected to Europe.

Wed, 21 May, 2014