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Action-packed five-a-side between Irish @YoungGreens.ie and Irish less Young Greens today. Older crew romped home with the trophy.

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Twenty-one years ago today the @europeangreens.eu were founded in Rome. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re still going strong. From @greenpartyie.bsky.social, thank you Trevor Sargent, Mary White, Chris O’Leary, Heidi Bedell, Nuala Ahern, Steve Rawson, and all who took part in our journey.

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Data centres are often blamed for Ireland’s energy use, but they’re not the biggest users—transport takes that spot. And the highest carbon emissions? Agriculture. Let’s focus on real solutions across all sectors, not just easy targets. 💚 #ClimateAction #SouthDublin (Images from SEAI)

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Bad driving isn’t just careless—it’s anti-social behaviour. Speeding, close passes, and reckless driving put lives at risk, yet we’re expected to accept it as normal. We shouldn’t. Roads are for everyone, and dangerous driving deserves real anger and action. 💚 #SafeStreets #SouthDublin

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🚨The US Vice President just LIED about human rights in Scotland! Misinformation fuels the far-right; we won't stand by and let him get away with it. (More info below 👇)

submitted 12 days ago • 25 comments

➡️Thousands of more children across Scotland will receive free school meals thanks to the Scottish Greens. 🟢Together, we can change the system that has allowed the rich to get richer and thousands of children to fall into poverty.

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The arrival of a new baby is the most joyous moment for families, but it also means plenty of new costs. I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

The Newborn Baby Grant will be paid today to over 4,400 families, a direct €280 baby boost payment to help with the costs of parenthood. This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025. www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa... #GreensDeliver

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We are soon to see the delivery of Nature Based Solutions with the River Santry Restoration and Greenway Project. What's not to love #BikesAndBiodiversity ❤️ 🚴‍♂️💚🌊 €20 million allocation in the DCC capital budget on the agenda for this evening's council meeting! Green and blue infrastructure!

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🚨The DIRTIEST power station is about to get a bit LESS dirty! 😮‍💨 The UK government has announced LIMITS on Drax power station's ability to BURN TREES and POLLUTE our air. They will ALSO start FINING Drax if the wood burnt doesn't come from WASTE products. 🔥

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Observing speed limits isn’t just about rules—it’s #SocialBehaviour. It shows care for others on the road and makes our streets safer for all. When we drive at safe speeds, we’re looking out for each other. 💚🚗 #SafeStreets #SouthDublin

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Lower speed limits mean fewer deaths and serious injuries—it’s that simple. Safer roads protect everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving. This is a step towards calmer, more liveable communities. 💚 Let’s make it work. #SlowerSpeedsSaferRoads www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

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Is migration just a junior minister portfolio? It's challenging, will it get the attention it needs? As Roderic suggests, it deserves a higher priority, human lives and rights are at stake. Let’s address this with the seriousness it demands. 💚 #InclusiveIreland www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

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Disappointing to see our native tree cover still so low. We know historical reasons, but there’s no excuse for inaction now. Restoring our forests means cleaner air, richer biodiversity & a healthier future. Time to plant, protect & restore. 🌳💚 #MoreTreesPlease www.thejournal.ie/ireland-tree...

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🚗🚲 Lower speed limits are coming into effect, making roads safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists & pedestrians alike. Slower speeds mean fewer collisions & safer communities. Let’s embrace this step towards better, calmer streets. 💚 #SafeStreets #SouthDublin www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...

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We’re a bit worried at how changes to default speed limits are being communicated at the moment. The Sunday Business Post is one source of misinformation. Here’s a more well-informed piece @thejournalie www.thejournal.ie/speed-limit-...

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

Speed limits are not "against" anyone, they are for everyone!

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Much of the debate around Friday's rural local road #speedlimit change focuses on reducing deaths, it’s also about making roads safer for everyone. On my 80km/h road by a canal, walkers & cyclists are rare it’s too dangerous. Dropping to 60km/h would cut stopping distances and improve safety for all

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 New poll According to a Herald poll we're on track to win a record 15 MSPs at the next election, nearly doubling our 2021 result! As climate breakdown accelerates and the far right threatens our basic rights and standard of living, it's never been more important to Vote Scottish Green.

submitted 24 days ago • 3 comments

A powerful lesson—what do we do when injustice doesn’t directly impact us? Staying silent keeps the status quo. Real change happens when we stand up, speak out, and take action, even when it’s not our fight—because justice should matter to all of us. 💚 #ActForChange youtube.com/watch?v=GyEM...

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Streets where kids cycle safely and independently is a real sign of a smart, people-friendly city. Streets designed for everyone, not just cars, make life better for all of us. More of this, please! 🚲💚 #SafeStreets #SouthDublin

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Heartbreaking to see the devastation in California communities like Altadena and Palisades. Climate-fuelled fires are leaving once-thriving communities looking like post-apocalyptic landscapes. This is the reality of inaction—we must act now. 💚 #ClimateAction www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

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A reliable bus service is key to sustainable travel—but when services fall short, people are left stranded. We need to hold bus companies accountable and push for real improvements. Public transport should be an easy, dependable choice. Hope to see changes soon! 🚌💚 irishcycle.com/2025/01/31/c...

submitted 25 days ago • 1 comment

Great message from Garron Noone—"Be sound" on the roads. 🚗🚲 While he delivers it with humour, the point is serious: respect all road users. A little patience and kindness make our streets safer for everyone. 💚 #DriveWithCare #BeSound #SouthDublin www.instagram.com/reel/DFhKcEI...

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🚨 Rosebank oilfield ruled unlawful! A huge win for the climate & a testament to the work of @scottishgreens. 👏 Our future is in renewables, not fossil fuels—this decision brings us one step closer. The fight for a greener future continues. 💚💪 #ClimateAction #SouthDublin

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A landfill that once burned is now a thriving public park in Naas—proof that with vision and effort, we can heal damaged places. Green spaces bring health, community, and biodiversity. Let’s reimagine more spaces for people and nature. 🌱💚 We can have nice things!

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Slower speeds save lives. As new limits come into force, let’s remember who they’re for—each other. Safer streets mean safer journeys for everyone, whether walking, cycling, or driving. 💚 #Tiomáinimid30 #SafeStreets #SouthDublin

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Disappointing to see this lack of #diversity in Ministerial roles. Leadership should reflect society, not exclude half of it. This feels like a step back when we should be moving forward. Representation matters. 💚 #DiverseVoices www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

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Power out in Old Bawn, Ballycullen, Oldcourt area. 5835 customers impacted.

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Delighted that my local school has just installed 130 solar panels currently producing energy! (assume not that much today but still). I work with this school on a number of enviro things, we planted 1,000 trees with @philsturgeon.bsky.social. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfords-st-m...

submitted 30 days ago • 3 comments

☀️ Amidst the bad news, a milestone worth celebrating—solar power has overtaken coal in the EU for the first time! ♻️ A future powered by sun, wind & water is within reach. Let’s keep pushing for 100% clean energy. 💚 #RenewableFuture #SouthDublin

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On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides.

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🚲🚆 With stats like these, it’s clear we need smarter transport choices. Let’s make e-bikes, buses & trains the easy option—better routes, safer bike lanes & fair fares. Less time in traffic, more in motion. Who’s in? 💚 #BetterTransport #SouthDublin

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

🚨BREAKING: A big win for the bees and it’s sweet as honey🍯! The government has denied the emergency authorisation of neonicotinoids, a pesticide that has decimated bee populations in recent years.

submitted 33 days ago • 6 comments

Today I pushed for MPs to have a vote on the Climate and Nature Bill because the issue is simply too important to kick into the long grass. We have a vanishingly small window of opportunity to prevent climate catastrophe - govt needs to act now. #CANBill

submitted 33 days ago • 16 comments

Fallen tree on the Gunny Hill this morning. Please heed the red weather warning and avoid unnecessary travel. #StormÉowyn #Dublin

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

Stay safe in the storm. Dublin Fire Brigade has this very useful live map of incidents. There are a number of trees down in Dublin South West now. bit.ly/DFBStormEowyn

submitted 33 days ago • 2 comments

Please vote Green tomorrow if you live in Colinton / Fairmilehead! 🟩1️⃣🗳️ I am happy to represent a party that puts people and planet first. Speaking to residents, it's clear these priorities resonate. 🔥Hot topics: Housing issues. Communal growing projects. Activities & road safety for young people.

submitted 35 days ago • 6 comments

Disappointing to hear a motor industry spokesman talk down cycle lanes when global evidence shows they make roads safer for everyone—including motorists. Protected lanes reduce collisions, ease congestion & save lives. Let’s follow the facts. 🚲💚 #SafeStreets www.newstalk.com/news/governm...

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

🏴 Scotland is introducing a tourist levy, with funds ring-fenced for local services. Tourism is great, but it adds pressure—this small charge helps keep public spaces clean and transport running. Should Ireland do the same? 💚 #SustainableTourism #FairFunding #Dublin

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

🔥 Burning smokey fuel harms our health, pollutes our air, and costs more in the long run. Cleaner alternatives mean fewer respiratory issues, lower bills, and a greener future. Let’s keep South Dublin’s air fresh and healthy for everyone! 💚 #CleanAir #HealthyHomes #SouthDublin

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Safe cycling infrastructure benefits everyone - not just those on bikes. A 13-year study found that protected bike lanes drastically reduce fatalities for all road users. Safer streets, better cities. 💚🚲 #RoadSafety #ActiveTravel #SouthDublin

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Greens everywhere are pushing for social justice and a fairer future. 💚 In Scotland, school meal debt is being wiped out and access to free school meals expanded. This is what putting people first looks like. 🌍 #SocialJustice #GreensInAction #SouthDublin

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Life is busy in your 30s, but if you care about climate action and social justice, now is the time to get involved. 💚 From housing to public transport to real climate action, the Green Party is fighting for a fairer, greener Ireland. Join us: my.greenparty.ie #GreenerFuture #SouthDublin

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