Leitrim TD claims reducing car parking spaces at Leinster House won’t necessarily save the planet
A Sligo Leitrim TD says if the Taoiseach is serious about reducing car spaces at Leinster House he should be prepared to run the Dáil’s business over zoom. The Taoiseach says he has no objection to getting rid of the Dáil car park if there’s a proper alternative. …
Gallagher challenges Kerry TD to provide alternative solution to Climate Action Bill
A high-ranking Green party member has today taken issue with remarks made by Kerry independent TD Michael Healy which claimed that the Green party were holding Fine Geal and Fianna Fáil hostage over the introduction of the Climate Action Bill. The claims come on the back of mixed…
Climate Action Bill passed in the Dáil
The Dáil last night passed the Climate Action Bill following a four hour debate. In the end, TD’s voted the landmark legislation through by a large majority of 129 votes to 10. All parties supported the bill, with opposition coming from a number of independents. IFA framing…
FARMING: Climate Action Bill, lamb prices
IFA President Tim Cullinan has strongly criticised the lack of scrutiny of the Climate Action Bill and has accused Minister Eamon Ryan of attempting to ‘ram through’ the legislation without due process. Mr Cullinan went on to add that there are over 290 amendments put down on the Bill which,…
Agri Week: Impact of Revised Climate Action Bill & Septic tanks discussed
On this week’s edition of Agri week: Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice believes the people of Ireland need to wake up to the consequences of the revised Climate Action Bill which was passed by Cabinet recently. When it comes to Agriculture Fitzmaurice added the bill is short of detail…
Climate Action Bill shows need for Western Rail Corridor, with greenway alongside
A Sligo councillor says the recently-published Climate Action Bill highlights even more the need for a Western Rail Corridor from Collooney to Claremorris, with links to Galway and Limerick. The Climate Action Bill aims to halve carbon emissions by 2030. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says a Western Rail Corridor…