Press Releases:   Environment

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Dún Laoghaire, Environment, Justice and Latest Press Releases

23 May 2007 Blair's nuclear choice will cast a long shadow over Ireland

18 May 2007 Green Party pledges planning overhaul

1 May 2007 Green Party Welcomes Tara Towers High-Rise Refusal

14 March 2007 Green Party questions new Criminal Law Bill

9 March 2007 Govt engaged in 'poor mouth' politics on emissions reductions 

5 January 2007 Cuffe blasts foolish O'Leary's nonsense about the environment

4 January 2007 Green Party calls on Government to offset flight emissions for civil servants

26 October 2006 Green Party calls for inspection of rental property prior to tax relief

20 September 2006 Government inaction on environment will cost taxpayers millions

18 August 2006 Green Party publishes Bill to tackle noise pollution

18 July 2006 Green Party calls for clarification on Bord Pleanála Decisions

4 July 2006 Green Party says Electronic Voting criticism vindicated

29 June 2006 Green Party says Wind Energy Guidelines Inadequate

11 May 2006 Green Party calls for Government to end free ride for polluters in carbon allocation

2 May 2006 Roche cannot shirk responsibility for Electoral Register fiasco

27 April 2006  Green Party calls on Government to help consumers reduce waste

23 April 2006 Green Party calls on Government to circulate National Emergency Plan

20 March 2006 Greens call for new Climate Change Strategy  

6 March 2006 Green Party calls for action on Social and Affordable Housing

1 March 2006  Green Party Disappointed in Outcome of Tara Motorway Court Challenge                                                                                                                            

1 March 2006 Greens criticise Roche’s refusal to implement recommendations on local government funding

15 February 2006 Green Party says continuing problems at Sellafield highlight nuclear problem

14 February 2006 Green Party Welcomes Building Control Bill

18 January 2006 Green Party says European Court of Justice recommendation a setback for Sellafield action.

23 August 2005 Green Party slams Government’s record on recycling.

12 July 2005 Government failing on Environment as European Commission warns Ireland

Clarify Terms of Land Swap

"Green Party says Govt must specify exact terms and conditions of land swap deal as Govt continues to fail to deliver on Sustaining Progress Affordable Housing Initiative"

12 June 2005

Dún Laoghaire Baths proposal a step too far

Restoring the Baths wouldn’t cost the earth, and would provide a wonderful amenity, particularly for children. We feel the current proposal being put forward by the Council is just too large.” 

12 June 2005

Sellafield to close partially due to leak

"Sellafield could remain closed for months as a result of a recent leak at the nuclear processing plant, according to reports today."

2 June 2005

Roche washing his hands on climate change says Green Party

The Green Party has hit out at Dick Roche’s abject failure to tackle Ireland’s climate change emissions.

1 June 2005

Greens warn Roche not to bypass democracy 

"It is crucial that communities are given an opportunity to make an input into decisions at a local level."

24 May 2005

Dún Laoghaire Baths proposal a step too far  

"The Green Party has reiterated its opposition to the proposal to build a large new building complex on the site of the old Dún Laoghaire Baths."

24 May 2005

Illegal dumping in Wicklow must be investigated by Mahon Tribunal

"I am calling for this loophole in the waste legislation to be closed immediately by Minister Roche."

23 May 2005

Cuffe visits nuclear power station in Wales and receives guarantees on closure in 2010

"The answer to the nuclear industry is blowing in the wind."

22 May 2005 Nuclear Visit to Highlight Concerns

Deputy Sargent and Deputy Cuffe will inspect the Wylfa Plant in Wales as part of the Green Party campaign against nuclear power.

18 May 2005 Support Grows for Nuclear Closure

The Green Party has long called for the closure of Sellafield, a call which has now been backed up by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the new owners of Sellafield.

11 May 2005 Tara M3 Decision a bad day for Ireland's Heritage

This is a bad day for history, for heritage and for the Hill of Tara. We all want to see progress, but not at so high a cost.

9 May 2005 Huge leak at Sellafield highlights need for plant to close permanently

“This huge leak – enough to fill half of an Olympic-size swimming pool – yet again underlines the danger Sellafield presents to Ireland.

9 May 2005 

Bord Pleanála reforms must allow for incinerator appeals

The Green Party has stated that any reforms to An Bord Pleanála must ensure that a fully independent appeal system is put in place for incinerators.

3 May 2005 Greens Sceptical of Government Promise on Waste
The Green Party has expressed scepticism about today's announcement by the Minister for the Environment of a 'get tough' policy on waste.

26 April 2005 Greens Welcome Bewley’s Announcement
"I wish them well with the Grafton Street café. I have no doubt that they can run the Grafton Street as a thriving Parisian style Bistro."

26 April 2005 European judgment on waste directive a damming indictment of Irish Government
The Irish Government must start to take environmental issues seriously, and the buck has to stop with Dick Roche, the Minister for the Environment.

26 April 2005 European judgment on waste directive a damning indictment of Irish Government
The Irish Government must start to take environmental issues seriously, and the buck has to stop with Dick Roche, the Minister for the Environment.

18 April 2005 

Higher Recycling Targets needed in Dublin Waste Plan

The figures speak for themselves: €30 million on recycling and €300 million on new dumps and incinerators.

6 April 2005

Government allows Construction of Second-Rate Homes

‘…the Government is protecting vested interests in the construction sector rather than reducing Ireland’s CO2 emissions.’  

31 March 2005

‘Tara Motorway Approval an Act of Vandalism’ –Green Party

How much of Ireland’s history is this Government prepared to sacrifice on the altar of economic growth?

16 March 2005
Green Party Critical of Gov. Gum U-turn

“Even the Economist Magazine in its World Review for 2005 had expressed the hope that ‘Dear, dirty Dublin’ would soon be a place one would only read about in books, but sadly this U-turn means that it will not be the case.”

7 March 2005

Minister Ahern guilty of ‘Fuzzy Maths’ on housing figures The Green Party has accused the Minister for State at the Department of the Environment of ‘fuzzy maths’ over the latest release of housing figures.

2 March 2005 

Call for Clarity on Tara Skreen Gowra M3 Meeting The Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche and the Director of the National Museum should to reveal the details of their meeting.

22 February 2005

Cuffe calls for free radon tests as latest survey reveals 250,000 exposed to ‘cancer timebomb’. Radon is taking the lives of up to 200 Irish people every year.

16 February 2005

Welcome for Kyoto Protocol but more needs to be done on Climate Change The Green Party is calling on Dick Roche, Minister for the Environment, and the Government to immediately take action to cut carbon emissions in Ireland.

15 February 2005

Need to reform Standards in Public Office Commission following Cullen Ruling

The Green Party has called for reforms following the decision not to open a full inquiry into controversial public relations contracts awarded by the Minister for Transport Martin Cullen TD.

13 February 2005

Young Greens launch ‘I Love Kyoto’ postcard campaign for St Valentine’s Day

The Young Greens/Óige Ghlas l campaign to raise awareness about the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change which comes into effect on 16 February 2005. 

2nd February 2005

Green Party calls on Minister O'Donoghue to explain gagging of National Museum Director regarding Tara M3 Motorway  

The Green Party has called on the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, to explain why the Director of National Museum has been asked to decline an invitation to appear before a Dáil Committee to discuss the proposed M3 Motorway at the Hill of Tara.