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Saturday 1 April 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Eamon Ryan

Last year
2022
# Measures
Publicans will 'make every effort' to provide later opening this weekend if given go-ahead
The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to issue its latest guidance to government tomorrow.
# close contacts
No change to hospitality restrictions until February at the earliest, Taoiseach confirms
Micheál Martin said that Cabinet would discuss the restrictions on hospitality again at the end of January.
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# three leaders
Coalition leaders’ personal relationship ‘very good’ – but no festive pints this year
The Taoiseach said the three leaders trust each other, so far.
# Coronavirus
Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19
The Green leader is self-isolating at home.
# Eamon Ryan
Union asks Minister to consider reducing public transport capacity
The capacity on public transport has been at 100% since 1 September.
# Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers can now apply for a driving licence in Ireland
It follows a High Court ruling that asylum seekers in Ireland meet the residency requirements to apply for a licence.
# omicron
NPHET to brief coalition party leaders this evening
The meeting this evening takes place prior to NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.
# omicron
Government cannot rule out further restrictions in response to Omicron, Eamon Ryan says
The minister also said plans to further accelerate the vaccine booster programme would be considered this week.
# ring road
Decision to approve controversial Galway City Ring Road 'bizarre', Green Party senator says
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for the 18km ring road around the north of Galway city.
Chronic traffic congestion in Galway has been an issue for years.
For more than two decades, a bypass around the city centre has been a large part of the discussion around solutions.
An Bórd Pleanála last night approved plans for a Galway City Ring Road route around the north of the city.
# public consultation
Public consultation launched on all-island strategic rail review
The deadline for submissions as part of the public consultation is January 21, 2022.
# omicron
It will take several weeks to see full impact of Omicron, says Eamon Ryan
The minister said government will heed public health advice, but added that “our people need a social life’” for their wellbeing.
# Climate Change
Climate action benefits are not just environmental, says Ryan
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan spoke at the party’s national convention this evening.
# Public Transport
SIPTU is calling for reduced passenger numbers on public transport 'for safety'
The trade union said its representatives had written today to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan
# deposit return scheme
Regulations have been signed for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans
The drinks industry is to fund and operate the scheme.
# independent council
Appointments to climate advisory council followed ‘letter of the law’, Eamon Ryan says
Sinn Féin has accused Ryan of “cronyism” over the appointment of his former special adviser and an ex-Green Party candidate to the council.
# winter power supply
Eamon Ryan did not sanction €10m emergency power contract payment, says spokesperson
The Dáil heard claims that EirGrid made a €10 million payment to ESB for a contract that was never completed.
# Environment
Ryan announces €60m in funding for community climate projects
Ryan also announced the launch of a new National Dialogue on Climate Action
# esb and eirgrid
'How did this happen?' Dáil hears further concerns about €10m emergency power contract payment
Last week, TD Barry Cowen alleged that the ESB may have “orchestrated” the current energy crisis for its own benefit.
# Climate
Negotiations continue at COP26 as focus turns to women’s role in climate fight
Ministers are also set to speak on their countries’ approach to tackling crisis.
# Covid-19
Eamon Ryan has said he took a second Covid-19 test because the first was 'inconclusive'
A spokesperson said that the HSE had recommended a second test and that has returned a negative result.
# Eamon Ryan
Eamon Ryan will travel to Cop26 after second test gives negative Covid-19 result
Minister Ryan had received news of a positive Covid-19 test on Saturday.
# Dáil claims
ESB assures staff it had no hand in 'orchestrated' energy crisis, following TD's Dáil claims
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen alleged in the Dáil that EirGrid made a €10 million initial payment to the semi-State firm on a €110 million contract.
# cop26
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19
Minister Ryan was supposed to travel to Glasgow tomorrow for the COP26 climate summit.
# energy costs
Barry Cowen claims the ESB may have ‘orchestrated’ the current energy crisis
Cowen asked why the ESB is being rewarded “handsomely despite exacerbating the supply shortage”.
# Satire
Debunked: No, Eamon Ryan isn't telling radio stations not to play ‘Driving home for Christmas’
A satirical post claiming that the Green Party leader said the song “promotes car use” has duped people on social media.
# nrbu
Gardaí against introduction of dedicated transport police, Transport Minister says
The National Bus and Rail Union is to ballot its members on possible strike action in protest at a rise in anti-social behaviour on public transport.
# connecting ireland
Over 100 rural villages to have frequent public transport service for first time under new plan
The plan was published today for public consultation.
# Covid-19
Covid Cabinet sub committee discuss compliance, antigen tests and boosters
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says there are concerns about the level of infection among healthcare workers and patients in hospital.
# price crunch
Energy crisis: Ireland among 11 countries that opposed plan for EU countries to jointly buy gas
Ireland, Germany, Austria and Denmark are among those that opposed an energy proposal submitted by France and Spain.
# climate action
Eamon Ryan says carbon budget a 'significant milestone' in efforts to tackle climate change
The first proposed carbon budget was sent to the minister yesterday after long deliberations.
# r116
Government to cover legal bill for families of R116 victims
Eamon Ryan has told families of the victims of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 crash that the Government will cover their legal costs.
# e-scooters
Government approves legislation to allow for e-scooters in public spaces
At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.
# Air traffic controllers
Mediator appointed to oversee IAA dispute talks with Air Traffic controllers
Kieran Mulvey will lead the talks to solve the industrial relations row between management and air traffic controllers.
# Irish Aviation Authority
Irish Aviation Authority accuses air traffic controllers of 'an act of sabotage'
Senior managers claimed that air controllers were seeking to undermine the international reputation of the IAA.
# Metrolink
Taoiseach says 2034 is a 'realistic assessment' of when MetroLink will be delivered
The Taoiseach says it is ‘wrong’ to say the project has not been delayed.
THE MORNING LEAD
Supply and demand: What's behind the surge in Irish and European energy prices this year?
A report by
Ian Curran
Demand for gas and electricity has surged this year as economies reopened and businesses ramped back up.
Demand for gas and electricity has surged this year as economies reopened and businesses ramped back up.
European benchmark gas prices have tripled as a result.
The problems have been exacerbated in Ireland by the temporary closure of two gas-fired power stations.
# Electricity Bills
Blackouts and power shortages 'not expected' this winter, says Eamon Ryan
The minister’s remarks come after the UK government held emergency talks with energy companies over spiralling price increases.
# Driving
Here's how the new M50 variable speed limits will work
The new system is expected to take full effect on the motorway by early 2023.
# time please
Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time
A memo gone to Cabinet today sets out that the country’s licensing laws need to be updated as some date back to the 19th century.
# reset
As Fine Gael think-in begins, Varadkar and ministers apologise to their party for 'bad summer'
The FG leader said it was time to “refresh, regroup and reset”.