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
Feljin Jose
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It's pronounced Fel-jin! Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social Spokesperson for Transport @greenparty.ie
as @feljin.ie rightly points out, this raises serious questions about illusory numbers in social housing delivery reports
Irish Independent@independent.ie · yesterdayDepartment of Housing pulls funding for 140 social homes as units move to private market at rents up to €4,500 www.independent.ie/county/dubli...
This says everything about where we are with climate in Ireland #spéirghorm www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Irish officials proposed scrapping ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation
Move would have ‘scuppered any notion that this Government takes climate action seriously’, environmentalists say
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In 2022, many people voted for change. That year, the Greens lost two seats. But before that, we had already shown what determined Green politics can achieve. 1/8
A playbook repeated from Turkey to Norway to Belarus. Rather than recognising it Europe’s right took an opportunity to pile on to a centre-left leader they resent: domestic troubles aside, Sanchez has outperformed them on economic growth while seeing a green energy switch pay off
Recent events in Morocco and Ceuta reminded me of this: "Morocco has a well known history of using migration to extort concessions from the EU" www.dublininquirer.com/ryanair-anno...
Ryanair announces plans to fly tourists into occupied country against government in exile’s wishes - Dublin Inquirer
The move supports Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara, and will help finance its “illegal occupation” of the territory, a Polisario Front representative says.
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The Government has stalled its long-promised plans to roll out shared mobility hubs, which would include bike and electric car-sharing facilities, across the country because they included e-scooters. jrnl.ie/7118501t
E-scooter ban puts promised bike and electric car rental hubs on ice
The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to stall the pilot scheme as ‘totally spurious’.
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I visited the dublinbikes depot today to see where the magic happens! As Dublin City Council begins planning for the future of dublinbikes, it was really useful to see how it has been operated and maintained for the last 17 years and the excellent work that JCDecaux has put into it.
Money well spent to allow MetroLink to go to construction without spending years in court while inflation goes further up. The houses can be used to house staff during construction and can be used for public housing afterwards.
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...
Pádraic Fogarty@whittledaway.bsky.social · last wk.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
Voters are asking what Alliance has actually achieved with the historic mandate they won. Under their watch, Lough Neagh has continued to deteriorate, the climate and nature crisis has deepened, and inequality has grown. 2/3
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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Out-of-control wildfires raging in France and Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000 people in total, authorities in both countries have said
Over 250,000 evacuated as French, Spanish fires rage
Out-of-control wildfires raging in France and Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000 people in total, authorities in both countries have said.
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Close to 100 fines have been issued since the first level crossing red-light camera came into operation at the end of January. On 30 January, Iarnród Éireann put into operation at Merrion Gates in Dublin the first garda camera at a railway level crossing. jrnl.ie/7112708
Around 100 fines issued since first level crossing red-light camera came into operation in January
Up to six camera units which are planned for a range of level crossings.
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You can't "fast-track" a project like MetroLink that has full planning permission and is about to start construction. It doesn't mean anything. What are they going to do? Ask people to dig faster?
A missed opportunity to make all our lives better, all while creating a situation where infrastructure could be even more delayed. And blaming everyone else for his own Government’s failures.
🌈 If there is a Pride, there is a Green Party marching. From local to World Pride, we will never stop fighting for LGBTQI+ rights. From the 25 July until the 8 August, Amsterdam turns rainbow. Join @progressiefned.bsky.social as they march for LGBTQI+ rights 💚
Imagine what our towns and cities could be? Places to really live in, to enjoy.
Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍@greens-efa.eu · 2w ago2050, done right: tree-lined streets, solar rooftops, quiet trams, flood-proof rivers, wind-powered homes. We must make it happen now. 🌿☀️ Send this card to someone special: act.greens-efa.eu/2050-postcar...
Smyths have taken down their kids e-scooters today! They were marketed at children as young as 7 who will inevitably move onto more powerful e-scooters despite them being banned for children.
In local news, man from Phibsborough mural who stood down as British Taoiseach earlier today also removed from mural
Tickets are going fast for our Vegan Pride Brunch on Saturday, and with just 100 spots, they won’t last long. Join us for good food, good music and a brilliant community celebration in advance of Belfast Pride. 👉 www.greenpartyni.org/belfast_...
This image is now accurate for the first time in British history since 1923.
Your turn @smythstoysroi.bsky.social. Take the e-scooters branded for children off your shelves. They're not toys.
Think about it though: 73-0 loss in November 43-0 loss today If this trend continues we will draw 0-0 with South Africa in the World Cup next year
Reading an article about how we need an outright ban on e-scooters and following it up by reading an article about how the scrambler ban has no impact cause the Gardaí aren't trained to pursue them. I hate connecting dots and I refuse to do it.