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# Green Party

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# budget 2024
Harris believes tax article did not breach trust in the coalition amid heightening tensions
The Justice Minister said he thinks it was “perfectly appropriate” for the junior Minsters to give their views publicly.
# Coalition
'Being in coalition doesn't mean we're the same': Coveney on FG-FF tensions
Tánaiste Micheál Martin labelled recent Fine Gael suggestions “unhelpful”.
Last month
May 2023
# Pensions
Govt TDs push to ensure auto-enrolment isn’t a 'Trojan Horse' for cutting state pension
The government previously said the state pension would remain stable by increasing the rate of PRSI paid by workers.
This year
2023
# congestion charges
Varadkar rules out congestion charges for commuters
The government will instead focus on road space reallocation and cheaper public transport.
# Green Party
Eamon Ryan says ending eviction ban was 'difficult' but defends suspending Neasa Hourigan
The minister stated that opposition parties have realised that extending the eviction ban indefinitely would undermine the rental market.
# IEA
Eamon Ryan elected co-chair of International Energy Agency for 2024
2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Paris-based organisation that provides recommendations to shape global energy policies.
# eviction ban
Government wins confidence motion in the Dáil by 86 votes to 67
Green TD Neasa Hourigan, who voted against the government over the eviction ban last week, was among those to vote confidence in the government.
# not easy being green
Suspension of Neasa Hourigan is a 'sad reflection' on Green Party, councillors say
One councillor said the party “need to realise they are walking on fairly dicey territory” by issuing such sanctions.
# 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.
# Rebel Rebel
Neasa Hourigan hit with 15 month suspension by Greens after voting against the government
In a vote this afternoon, the government won by 83 votes to 68.
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”.
# eviction ban
Coalition leaders reach 'broad agreement' on counter to Sinn Féin motion to extend eviction ban
Sinn Féin’s motion on Wednesday will call for the eviction ban to be extended until January 2024.
# Green Party
Neasa Hourigan says she will vote against the coalition on extending the eviction ban
Hourigan has previously been suspended from the party for voting with the opposition.
# 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.
# Oops
Green Party communications director deletes tweet criticising Neasa Hourigan
Thomas Molloy tweeted that there was “not one sensible person” on a panel show where Hourigan appeared.
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.
# 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.
# Opinion Poll
Sinn Féin remain most popular party despite small drop in support as Fine Gael regain ground
The latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows the state of the parties.
Last year
2022
# PLANNING LAW REFORMS
Taoiseach says overhauling planning laws 'essential' to delivering climate and housing targets
TDs also raised concerns about the Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill today.
# planning overhaul
Q&A: New planning laws and the controversy over residents groups
A potential coalition clash is brewing, with a number of Green Party members uneasy with the proposed changes.
# 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.
# Climate Change
Student climate strikers mark four years of weekly protests outside Dáil
Climate Minister Eamon Ryan described the weekly protests as “inspirational”.
# 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.
# 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.
# CETA
Divisions emerging between Govt parties over amending legislation to ratify CETA
The Supreme Court ruled that ratifying CETA currently was unconstitutional.
# rock and a hard place
Why the letters CETA now spell trouble for the Government
Today’s Supreme Court decision could bring Green unease to a head.
# Referendum
CETA: Supreme Court rules trade deal cannot be ratified by Oireachtas unless law is changed
If the legislation is amended, a referendum on the matter could be avoided.
# Political Donations
Sinn Féin receive highest amount in disclosed political donations last year
Donations made by TDs, Senators, MEPs across six political parties amounted to €193,511.
# climate protesters
Minister backtracks on comments made about climate activists throwing soup at artworks
‘I am in no way advocating that anyone follows this example,’ Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said.
# Breastfeeding
Seanad motion to call for breastfeeding lessons to be taught in Irish schools
A motion is being brought forward by Green Party senator Pauline O’Reilly in an effort to boost Ireland’s low breastfeeding rates.
# Leaders' Questions
Green Party leader accuses Sinn Féin of 'following Tory approach' with energy price cap plan
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty responded by saying that Minister Ryan is ‘in bed with the Irish Tories’.
# energy security
Development of LNG facilities among options included in report on Ireland's energy security
The options were included in a technical report on how to secure Ireland’s energy supply between now and 2030.
# windfall tax
Government to consider EU’s windfall tax plans as part of budget
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to set out detailed plans.
# Think-In
Green Party believes being in Government is 'right thing to do for the country'
The Green Party is holding its think-in today in Co Clare as the Dáil returns from its summer recess.
# Assault
TDs call on Ministers to reverse opposition to public transport Gardaí
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and Green Party TDs have urged ministers to reconsider their opposition to the idea.
# support drop
Support for the Government drops as Sinn Féin continue to rise in popularity
The drop in support will be concerning to Fine Gael, who fall to their lowest level of support since 1994.
# dail motion
Government wins Dáil confidence vote by margin of 85 to 66
The government motion was tabled in response to a no-confidence vote by Sinn Féin.
The Government was expected to survive the motion despite having lost its Dáil majority.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Sinn Féin of cynical politics, populism and "whataboutery".
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Government is "out of touch, clearly out of ideas and now out of time".
Taoiseach confident government will defeat no-confidence vote tomorrow
# No-confidence vote
Sinn Féin confirm no-confidence motion will be tabled against Government
Yesterday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he would welcome the chance to prove the Government has a working majority.
# poonishment
New bill from Green Party TD would increase fine for dog fouling tenfold
Almost one in three fines over the last four years have never been paid.
# grace o'sullivan
EU plan to buy gas from Israel heavily criticised by Green MEP
Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan previously was refused permission to visit Gaza with a delegation of other MEPs.