Environment Issues

Links to: Climate Change, Heritage, Housing, Nuclear Issues, Planning, Waste Management and Water Quality 

Events

The Green Party organised a major Civic Forum on Climate Change  in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street on Monday the 5th of December. The event brought together civic, political, scientific and economic leaders to discuss climate change issues in an Irish context.

Newspaper Articles

Vision and resolve can tackle global warming crisis Irish Times, 7 December 2005
'There are ways for us to meet our obligations on climate change, while building genuine local, vibrant communities that will enrich our lives', writes Ciarán Cuffe. More

Some thoughts on One-off Housing
Independent 3rd January 2004
Ciaran outlines how a planning "free for all" will lead to a worsening quality of life for all rural dwellers.  Properly planned communities will provide a better lifestyle for young and old and protect our environment. More

Speeches

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005

29 November 2005

Ciarán Cuffe's Speech on a green Party Bill to compel all future Governments to honour climate change reductions targets.

Broadcast (Amendment) Bill 2003
10th December 2003
A bill to restrict to advertising of certain products, such as toys and foods with high salt, sugar or fat contents, to children.

Press Releases

Click here  for a list of Ciarán's press releases on local, national and international environmental issues.  Topics include Carrickmines Castle, climate change, Save Dún Laoghaire Baths and planning.

Questions

Click here for a list of Dáil Questions on Environment issues tabled by Ciarán.  Topics include climate change, housing, waste policy, recycling etc.

                                                                         Page last updated 2 February 2006