Such sleight of hand …. Nothing new I suppose

We are delighted to see RTÉ are finally listening to those who have been calling to #BoycottEurovision for many years. We believe this decision is long overdue but it is better late than never. You can read their full statement below.

Disabled people have tolerated too much, for too long. €795m was allocated to the Department of Children and Equality in the NDP review — but where’s the detail? Govt. must show their hand and deliver on their promises. @riadol.bsky.social @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social shorturl.at/sviZO

This is the basis of my motion that was eventually tabled at Kilkenny County Council in April 2024. Huge resistance from government parties. I was shocked but persisted

The investment stated in the National Development Plan in disabled people is simply not going to cut the mustard. Read my piece as spokeswoman for #Disability together with the views of my colleague Cllr @LourdaScott as Greenparty spokeswoman for #Children & #Equality greenparty.ie/news/green-p...

The EU doesn't need unanimity to suspend trade agreement with #Israel: Ireland must push hard for action now. We have to act to stop this ongoing tragedy #GazaStarving greenparty.ie/news/time-eu... @janetphorner.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social @europeangreens.eu @ciarancuffe.bsky.social

Sorry I couldn’t make the #Kilkenny gig but heard you filled the place and made quite an impression with people unfamiliar with your work 👏👏👏👏

“Conversely young women are both genuinely shifting leftwards, and within the left-wing vote towards more radical parties like the Greens or Die Linke.” @younggreens.ie @greenparty.org.uk #projectdandelion #women #change

🚨 The €3.15bn Climate & Nature Fund that the Green Party fought for in Govt. has been raided by FF/FG. This fund should be used as intended – to retrofit our buildings and to help farmers restore nature to meet our emissions targets. @rodericogorman.bsky.social on @drivetime.bsky.social

The law may be slower sometimes but eventually it’s more effective and whatever way countries want to slice it they will pay heavily for inaction on #climateaction

The brass neck of him. Surely that’s a sackable offence ?

How do we deal with politicians cheerleading this path to disaster #MichaelHealyRae @greenpartyie.bsky.social @younggreens.ie

@thinkorswim.bsky.social answering comprehensively and challenging ‘to hell with the planet’ nonsense from #MichaelHealyRae @virginmedianews.bsky.social

It’s stifling in Mayo! Windy but warm! What’s going on?

I hear a lot of people that voted FFG minus Greens complaining this government are not doing what they said they would do. I guarantee this wouldn’t have happened if @greenpartyie.bsky.social were part of government. We have the government we wanted. Well. Some people wanted 🤷‍♀️

“Last year #FossilFuel giants #Shell and #BP made a total of £26 billion in profit – while ordinary people struggle every day to pay their #EnergyBills, and the #ClimateCrisis takes its toll on communities across the UK" @carladenyer.bsky.social said greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/25/m...

It’s a ‘task’ force. The hint is the title. Mr O’Driscoll will want to avoid manipulating his role to make obvious political slurs and get on with the job he is ‘tasked’ with and which the Irish people want to see done.

In a world where we want simple answers to complicated problems, John is one of the best communicators on climate and biodiversity issues. Hope he comes to #kilkenny for a signing ✍️

Pollution and nutrient run-off has turned Lady Island’s Lake into an ecological disaster zone ⚠️ @rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇

More and more and more ….. the Irish public want more public transport, not a standstill…… not a reduction…… more and more and more…… #IrishGovernment #ClimateAction #KeepOnTrack

Greens in Government transformed public transport in Ireland! The people of Ireland are calling for more and more and the Greens are calling for more and more - there’s no going back so stay on track

Spotted this corporate slogan in a window in Kilkenny this week, something of a modern masterpiece in ambiguity.

An exciting battery project - based on rusting iron! - is being developed in Donegal, one of Ireland's most remote outposts. It's a new ultra long-duration energy storage tech, and the subject of my latest column: www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

We need reporters who understand science. Sometimes I just cringe listening to some reporters

This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we stand against all forms of bigotry as we do every day, but today we want to give special mention to our Trans and Non-binary friends who built up the LGBTQIA+ community to what it is today.

Use your remote control to switch off and don’t use your phone to vote

Two nuclear powers declaring war is incredibly frightening and underlies the absolute necessity for deescalation and diplomacy. Meaningful defence and security policy for Ireland and the EU means investing in multilateral diplomacy: www.irishtimes.com/world/asia-p...

Glad to see Cllrs in Fine Gael pushing back against their Ministers on this one. This isn't just about hotel bed taxes. It's also about whether Councils should be trusted with managing their own cities. I strongly believe they should and that city issues shouldn't be managed by central gov.

I’m delighted to have been appointed to this position. It’s a topic I have a passion for. I’ve been advocating, working and campaigning in this area for all of my adult life. Looking forward to playing my part

I’m excited and honoured to be named as the Green Party Spokesperson in Disability Matters. A great team announced

Ged Nash says it's not a question of whether we should have a commission of investigation into Michael Shine, but a question of why shouldn't we

Ah yes, what with sustainable aviation fuels, more efficient aircraft etc, it’s only a matter of time before emissions from aviation start to drop sharply. Any day now. Tech will fix it. Honestly. www.independent.ie/irish-news/r...

With programmes called ‘Drivetime’ what would you expect?

The gov need to identify why this isn’t being taken up and fix it. No more excuses. People are fed up with it

Great to get to hear @thinkorswim.bsky.social in person again & a very interesting Q&A afterwards with genuine engagement. The conversation went everywhere as per the title The Everything Emergency - from Adolescence to ‘serfing’ the net 👏 #Kilkenny #ChamberOfCommerce

I think it's honestly a pretty reasonable arrangement, geopolitically as well as culturally.

We’re sickened by the death toll in Gaza. We’re sickened by the lack of action by world leaders in Ireland, The UK and the US.

Commercial LNG operators clearly receiving positive signals from the new Government. A commercial LNG facility will lessen the drive towards renewables, make it harder to reach our climate targets and puts profits right into the hands of polluters.... www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Marquee Moon. I attended the unveiling of the truly stunning Museum of the Moon in St. Canice's Cathedral. There's no point in describing it; go see for yourself, sit and wonder at our place in the universe.... or just take a selfie! Comhgairdeas Dean Stephen Farrell agus a chuid foireann.

I visited 'Bogskin', a beautiful exhibition about the social, cultural and natural heritage and science of our peatlands at the RHA Gallery. The gear shift from extraction to #naturerestoration will be aided by such creative responses to dramatic cultural change in rural Ireland.

Great to see action on something that the @younggreens.ie lobbied strongly for last year prior to the budget. We need these programmes to be accessible everywhere

Wow! I do housework like a panda! Good to know

Is stroke politics really what Irish people want? Seriously? They should truly be ashamed of themselves

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Ok that made me laugh

The plight of our thatched buildings across 🇮🇪 was among my priorities as heritage minister. It was wonderful to visit the KCETB/Heritage Council thatching course in Kilkenny. It was encouraging to meet an enthusiastic group of students who care deeply about our vernacular heritage.

The Newborn Baby Grant will be paid today to over 4,400 families, a direct €280 baby boost payment to help with the costs of parenthood. This is a key Green Party initiative that @rodericogorman.bsky.social fought for inclusion in Budget 2025. www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa... #GreensDeliver

The arrival of a new baby is the most joyous moment for families, but it also means plenty of new costs. I’m pleased to have fought to get the €280 Baby Boost payment included in Budget 2025 - a key Green Party initiative benefitting families directly www.thejournal.ie/over-4400-fa...

@janetphorner.bsky.social is a powerful voice for the north inner city in Dublin.

Taking the bus to @rte.ie to discuss why litter and dumping are such issues in the inner city, the role of CCTV and what else I want to see done about it. Thanks to the Blessington St bus stop for illustrating the problem nicely for me!