And Sinn Féin and Soc Dems voted with the government on this. What a depressing position for Ireland to be in after one of the hottest and driest months on record.

Climate Act curbs could be considered to avert infrastructure ‘paralysis’, Chambers says

Comment comes after news Department of Public Expenditure officials proposed scrapping ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation

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Jack Chambers wants you to believe that the Climate Act of 2021 is the reason for decades of poor infrastructure delivery and not the decisions of decades of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments

For comparison, the car park at Mayfield library was recently resurfaced, something that has to be done periodically — at a cost of approximately €3,500 per space.

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Bike parking enabling 60 hospital staff to cycle to work is a win for the taxpayer Comment & Analysis: A cost of €85,000, or €1,416 per space, for a secure bicycle shed for the National Maternity Hospital is cheap compared to building car parking, which is estimated to cost €5,000 to €85,000 per…

📢 Monthly Clinic Update I'll be holding my next monthly clinic on: 📍 Mahon Community Centre 🗓 Saturday, August 22nd ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00 noon If you have a local issue, concern or query, please drop in for a chat. Please see below for all upcoming clinic dates & times. I look forward to meeting you.

Of course they did 😑

It was a privilege to speak at #YourVoiceMatters in Belfast, sharing my journey into public life and why representation matters. Our councils and institutions should reflect the diverse communities they serve. Thank you to the organisers and to everyone who took part.

Thanks Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting the latest exciting news for Glanmire. The new greenway between Riverstown and Glanmire village to open in August — and Cork City Council to use the opportunity to expand John O'Callaghan Park! A public consultation on the new park design will follow.

Greenway boost as Cork City Council acquires former football grounds

Cork City Council has acquired the former Riverstown FC grounds as part of the Riverstown-to-Glanmire greenway, with the route expected to open in ...

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I was delighted to join yesterday's Cork Pride parade alongside fellow Green Party councillors and the many people who came together to celebrate equality, inclusion and community. A huge thank you to the organisers and volunteers for putting on such a fantastic event.

🌈 Proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ community at the Cork Pride Parade today. Thank you to the organisers, volunteers and everyone who helped make today's event such a vibrant and welcoming celebration. 💚🏳️‍🌈

"Taking part in Cork Pride. A sprinkling of rain but no spirits dampened." - Cllr Dan Boyle

Delighted to speak at #YourVoiceMatters in Belfast on encouraging more people to get involved in politics and public life. Great to meet Mal O'Hara, leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland, and discuss the importance of diverse voices and working together for a greener, fairer future.

Join us for the following events at Cork community pride as we remember the past and fight for the future! 🏳️‍⚧️✊ Family Pride Picnic at Fitzgerald's park at 12:00 🧺 Cork Community Pride March, find us on the red ❤️zone in Grand parade at 13:00 🌈

The news of over 70 Councillors receiving abusive calls of a sexual nature is awful but not new. The Government needs to put in place a National Action Plan to tackle violence against women in politics to ensure democracy does not continue to get undermined or eroded! #politics #gender #equality

Thanks Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting my comments on planning lodged today for a new P&R commuter station at Dunkettle. If approved, construction could begin in 2027. In August this year, Cork City Council will open the Glanmire greenway and complete active travel to Dunkettle by October.

Planning sought for new Cork railway station and park and ride at Dunkettle

The new are station, and one at Blackpool, are the first of eight set to be delivered under the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme

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Thanks Amy Campbell and the Irish Examiner for reporting the planning application lodged today by Irish Rail for a new P&R at Dunkettle. The new station will be the first P&R on the north side of the city. It will serve commuters in Glanmire too, connected by high-quality active travel this year.

Iarnród Éireann lodges planning application for new train station and park-and-ride at Dunkettle

New stations at Blackpool and Dunkettle the first of eight set to be delivered under the Cork area commuter rail programme

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Thanks Elle O'Leary Kelleher and Cork Beo for reporting more great news for Glanmire today — a greenway in August and an expanded John O'Callaghan Park to boot! Cork City Council purchased the training grounds of Riverstown FC (who will move to Brooklodge) to expand the greenway and existing park.

Upgrade plans for popular Cork village park as Greenway to open

Great news for the suburb

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Thanks Kevin Galvin and the Irish Independent for reporting my comments on the new P&R for Dunkettle. The Red Cow P&R is my go-to whenever I need to drive to Dublin. It's safe and convenient. A P&R at Dunkettle has the opportunity to be that for Cork — as well as benefits for local commuters.

New Cork train station could create ‘Red Cow’ style transport hub at city’s busiest entry point

Cork could be on its way to constructing its very own Red Cow-style park and ride hub, after Irish Rail submitted planning for a brand-new railway station at the city’s major road traffic gateway.

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Last night @rodericogorman.bsky.social was on Primetime about the deterioration in our water quality. We need access to clean water, not just for our health, but also because water is such a huge part of our economy, our biodiversity and increasingly our wellness and leisure. #speirgorm

Great news! Irish Rail have lodged planning for a P&R at Dunkettle — 300 standard parking spaces and 166 cycle parking, including 42 secure bike lockers. This is the first P&R on the northside and will serve motorists from East Cork/Waterford and the motorway, as well a commuters in Glanmire.

I was delighted to attend the Morocco National Day celebration in Dublin today. It was a pleasure to meet Ambassador Dr Lahcen Mahraoui and Minister Jerry Buttimer, and to join in celebrating the strong friendship between Ireland and Morocco.

Brilliant little Pride 🏳️‍🌈 festival in Mayfield today — bringing together the whole community with activities for all ages and interests. Big congratulations to everyone who organised, contributed to, helped out at, dropped into, and thought of such a brilliant local idea! 👏👏

...or farmers.

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Wow, it's almost like all those protests weren't really about fuel... www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...

🎻 Applications now open for the Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection – Music Capital Scheme Award 4 Emerging violinists, violists, cellists & harpists can apply to borrow world-class instruments for 3 years. ⏰ Deadline: 2pm, 29 Sept. More info: www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/the...

The Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection - Music Capital Scheme (Award 4) | Music Network

Applications are now open for The Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection – Music Capital Scheme Award 4, designed specifically for emerging classical players.

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Before he scurried away, this propaganda was circulated by the Government to schools from Michael Healy Rae. Himself (surprise-surprise!) who profits from sitka spruce — just as he does whenever he gives his opinion on petrol/diesel or drink driving laws. 📰 www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/leitrim...

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I spoke to @newstalkfm.bsky.social yesterday about fires, land use and the urgent need for native forests on our hills www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

Both FF & FG promised €200 a month childcare before the election. Now that Simon Harris is Minister for Finance that promise must be kept. It can be done…here’s how

Imagine my surprise when finding promised social homes on Daft.ie 🙃 140 apartments which should have been public homes now being advertised for €2400-4500 per month

Deal for 140 Dublin social homes falls through as €4,500 rental ads appear online

A total of 140 social homes slated for Dublin 9 are instead appearing online for rent privately for up to €4,500 a month.

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The wildfire in Tipperary covered 700 hectares. The smoke could be smelled 100km away at Cork Airport. Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael have spent the summer setting the climate act aside, saying it has been "weaponised" by NGOs.

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EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires https://aje.news/eifpm5

Absolutely fabulous morning at Tinker's Cross Park with members of the local community for a biodiversity walk — with Cork City Council officials from parks and biodiversity. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend, all who shared the invitation, and officials for their expertise and time. 🐝🌾🦋

There is a widening gap between the scale of Europe’s heatwaves, literally hitting every EU country, and the absence of decisive European action. The European institutions cannot just stand by. They must take action. europeangreens.eu/news/heatwav...

Heatwave and wildfire crisis: Europe must act now!

"Climate-driven heatwaves and wildfires are already claiming lives, destroying homes and ravaging forests at a record pace. There is a widening gap between the scale of Europe’s heatwaves - literally ...

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