# Eamon Ryan

March

March 2023

# Climate Change

Protesters blast Eamon Ryan as he says 'politics of division' will not work for climate crisis

Ryan was speaking in Trinity College as part of the university’s Green Week.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 2:31 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'I'm absolutely focused': Eamon Ryan intends to lead Greens into next General Election

A report by

Tadgh McNally

In an interview with The Journal, Ryan said that he wanted to deliver “profound change”.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# eviction ban

Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne to break off Dáil pairing to vote against government

Wynne had previously been in an agreement with Helen McEntee, who is on maternity leave, that she would not vote in McEntee’s absence.

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Mar 21st 2023, 8:36 PM

# China

Eamon Ryan raises human rights concerns with Chinese counterpart, but says cooperation is essential

Ryan was speaking to TheJournal in Beijing today.

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Mar 18th 2023, 4:32 PM

# War in Ukraine

Rumoured talks between Zelenskyy and Xi may be sign of 'wider support' for Ukraine, Ryan says

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also due to travel to Russia next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Mar 17th 2023, 10:11 AM

# Beijing

'We were robbed': Eamon Ryan lashes Academy over Banshees of Inisherin Oscar snub

Ryan singled out actress Kerry Condon for praise for her performance in the fim.

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Mar 17th 2023, 10:00 AM

# off abroad

Banshees in Beijing: Embassy due to host screening as Eamon Ryan arrives in Chinese capital

The Environment Minister has spent recent days in both Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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Mar 16th 2023, 10:54 AM

# deleted tweet

Busy in China, Eamon Ryan says he can't comment on internal Green Party row

Earlier this week, Thomas Molloy sent a tweet which labelled Neasa Hourigan as not being a sensible person.

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Mar 15th 2023, 9:57 AM

# the liberator

Eamon Ryan quotes Daniel O'Connell as he reiterates support for Ukraine on Asian TV

Ryan spoke with CNBC Asia overnight, saying that Ireland was not neutral on the war in Ukraine.

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Mar 15th 2023, 6:15 AM

Eamon Ryan touts 'green revolution' in China as he heads from Shanghai to Hong Kong

The Environment Minister is travelling to Hong Kong and Beijing this week for St Patrick’s Day.

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Mar 13th 2023, 8:01 PM

# Public Transport

Planning to be submitted for DART+ South West route to Celbridge by end of month

The project will provide 20 kilometres of electrified rail at Islandbridge, Park West, Clondalkin, Adamstown, and Celbridge.

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Mar 8th 2023, 11:22 AM

# Congestion Charge

Eamon Ryan: Congestion charges won't be 'first response' to Ireland's dependence on cars

A new strategy will set out how to change the way we use our road space and prioritise public transport.

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Mar 6th 2023, 4:32 PM

# Dublin Airport

‘Sleeping at the wheel’: Minister Ryan comes under renewed criticism for drone disruptions

‘Once again he has been found to be sleeping at the wheel,’ claimed Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly.

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Mar 5th 2023, 3:03 PM

# Hot air

Eamon Ryan: Dublin Airport drone solution 'not as simple as Michael O'Leary says'

The Transport Minister has responded to Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, who accused him of “sitting on his hands”.

The Ryanair boss said last night’s drone disruption resulted in three flights being diverted to Shannon and Belfast Airport.

Minister Ryan will bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday to "comprehensively address" the issue.

But O'Leary said: 'We need that done today, we don't need a memo to cabinet next Tuesday.'

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Mar 3rd 2023, 1:55 PM

February

February 2023

# Drone

Aer Lingus says repeated drone disruption 'unacceptable' after flights suspended at Dublin Airport

Flights at the airport resumed after being suspended for 30 minutes yesterday evening.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 9:49 AM

# Cost of Living

The government has announced a new cost-of-living package. Here's what's in it

The new cost-of-living measures were confirmed today.

A once-off €100 child benefit payment and a €200 lump sum for social welfare recipients will be paid out.

The State exam fees - for the Junior and Leaving Certificate - are again being waived.

The 9% VAT rate for hospitality and tourism will continue until 31 August.

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Feb 21st 2023, 12:24 PM

# Cost of Living

€100 child benefit bonus and €200 lump sum social welfare payment under cost-of-living measures

The social protection measures have running cost of €400 million.

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Feb 20th 2023, 11:50 PM

# bus drivers

Transport Minister says recruiting drivers is ‘biggest constraint’ on rolling out new bus routes

Eamon Ryan was speaking at the National Transport Authority launch of a plan for 67 new or enhanced’ rural bus routes in the year ahead.

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Feb 17th 2023, 5:41 PM

# rural transport

67 new or enhanced bus services across Ireland have been announced

The Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 was launched today.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:11 PM

# carbon credits

Govt to buy up €3 million worth of carbon credits from Slovakia to meet climate targets

Eamon Ryan received Cabinet approval for the plan earlier today.

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Feb 14th 2023, 8:24 PM

# IFI

Eamon Ryan dismisses remaining members of Inland Fisheries Ireland board after resignations

Since April 2022 five members have resigned, leaving the board unable to make key decisions.

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Feb 14th 2023, 1:29 PM

# back on track

Review of Ireland's rail network set to propose restoring old lines in place of greenways

The All Island Strategic Rail Review is expected to be published in the coming months.

The review was jointly commissioned by governments north and south in 2021.

Draft proposals are understood to involve long-dormant lines in the west and southeast being returned to use.

A line between Letterkenny and Derry is believed to also figure, although the plan's implementation will require the return of Stormont.

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Feb 10th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Dublin Airport

Ministers meet aviation officials and gardaí over repeated drone disruption at Dublin Airport

Illegal drone activity at the airfield once again brought operations to a halt yesterday.

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Feb 7th 2023, 9:48 PM

# Public Transport

Bus passenger numbers on public transport network return to pre-pandemic levels

In November 2022, Bus Eireann carried 3.5 million passengers, surpassing comparable figures from 2019.

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Feb 7th 2023, 1:05 PM

# Active travel

National Transport Authority allocates €290m for walking and cycling infrastructure

The investment will fund around 1,200 Active Travel projects.

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Feb 1st 2023, 2:26 PM

This year

2023

# electric vehicles

High-powered EV chargers to be installed every 60km along all main roads under new Govt plan

€100 million fund to provide chargers along the main road network.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Department of the Environment

Generators of offshore wind to pay coastal communities 'up to €20 million per year'

Generators will be required to appoint a professional fund administrator, but decision making on the allocation funds is to remain within communities.

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Jan 10th 2023, 6:18 PM

# oil supplies

Bill to strengthen State’s capacity to manage oil supplies to be brought before Cabinet

The Bill will move to put all aspects of oil emergency planning on a statutory footing.

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Jan 4th 2023, 6:15 AM

Last year

2022

# Contactless

Contactless and phone payment trial on buses expected in early 2023, says Eamon Ryan

Ryan admitted that the bus service IT system has been “creaking” and that it needs to be replaced and modernised.

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Dec 25th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Electricity prices

Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan

The Green Party leader said that it was due to international factors.

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Dec 23rd 2022, 6:45 AM

# Energy Crisis

Eamon Ryan hails EU agreement on natural gas price cap after months of wrangling

Ryan said that it was vital that Europe remains united against energy supply being used as a ‘weapon of war.’

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Dec 19th 2022, 7:33 PM

# Cabinet Reshuffle

Govt leaders meeting tonight ahead of reshuffle and Taoiseach rotation tomorrow

It is expected that many Ministers will remain around the Cabinet table.

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Dec 16th 2022, 5:22 PM

# Flights Cancelled

Eamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather

More flights are cancelled in and out of Dublin today as weather continues to disrupt travel.

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Dec 13th 2022, 10:45 PM

# Housing

Coalition parties may clash over planning reforms as Green ministers flag concerns at Cabinet

Green Party members have raised concerns about restricting access to justice.

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Dec 13th 2022, 10:06 PM

# energy costs

Long-awaited energy poverty plan published as Ryan warns prices may not drop for two years

The plan includes a €10 million Government hardship fund for vulnerable energy customers.

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Dec 13th 2022, 4:03 PM

# Cabinet Reshuffle

Ahead of the return of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Coalition leaders to discuss reshuffle on Monday

The role of Taoiseach will rotate to Leo Varadkar next Saturday.

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Dec 10th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Climate Change

Student climate strikers mark four years of weekly protests outside Dáil

Climate Minister Eamon Ryan described the weekly protests as “inspirational”.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 10:16 PM

# Climate

Government ‘on track’ to reach target of 950,000 electric vehicles, says Ryan

Ryan says the government will launch a new €100 million strategy next month that will see more charging stations installed.

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Nov 27th 2022, 7:08 PM

# Green Party

Ryan sets target of 10% of electorate voting Green in 2024 elections

Ryan was delivering the keynote speech at the Green Party conference in Athlone.

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# coalition woes

The Green Party convention takes place in Athlone - and it has a decision to make on housing

Housing will be the main issue of the next election – the Green Party should know this.

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Nov 26th 2022, 7:00 AM