Updated Statement on Government Response to Fossil Fuel Blockades. The government is failing to deliver a Just Transition and instead binding us to further fossil dependency and vulnerability - ignoring climate, health and economic science. It is time to act now. (6 images, contd in replies)

The carbon tax may not be loved (what tax is?). There are real concerns about whether its impacts are progressive or regressive. Questions too around how low-income households can afford to limit their exposure. But that's not the important thing. marcocathasaigh.substack.com/p/the-boring...

Throwing aside the Climate bill, throwing their hands in the air on meeting climate targets and now throwing the carbon tax onto the fire, impacting mostly on low income families. For these reasons and more we will not be supporting the Government's confidence motion.

Just when we think that Netanyahu and his murderous regime can't possibly sink to any further depths of depravity... www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Mná Glasa at our 2026 Green Party Convention. Proud to stand with so many strong women. #Greens2026 #Kilkenny #Ireland #Politics @greenparty.ie

Following a hugely energising @greenparty.ie Convention in Kilkenny this weekend, we took the stragglers out on a guided walk of Newpark Fen with Pat Durkan of @birdwatchireland.bsky.social Míle buíochas all on a great few days for our green movement, here and across the pond.

The recent flooding has shown us that nature based solutions are central to environmental solutions. To the forefront of that are our farmers who know this land better than anyone. @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social and @acornprojectcollaboration discuss Farming and Nature #Greens2026

Traveller Primary Healthcare Projects have been a success story set against many years of failure to progress Traveller health and wellbeing. Today Ann Friel of Donegal Traveller Primary Healthcare Team and Mary Nevin of Longford TPHP joined us at committee to talk about the work of the teams.

So much positivity and unity at today’s protest against the governments SNA plan (or lack thereof). It was inspiring to see so many people come together and to hear from parents, carers, SNAs, and the kids who need them to get through school. #StopTheSNACuts #Politics #Ireland #Dublin #Education

The Green Party is about solutions. Here are just two put forward by @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social this week that would improve cost of living and sustainability while ensuring better energy security and helping farmers. That’s a lot of possibility that is most importantly achievable!

Morning light on St. Brigid's Day 2026 at Newpark Fen in Kilkenny. Lá fhéile Bhríde shona dhaoibh. #restorenature #Imbolc

A huge turnout of farmers in Athlone today, opposing the #Mercosur trade deal. It's time for a wider conversation in Ireland on regenerative farming, one that rewards farm families for producing good food, restoring nature, fixing our water and locking up carbon. @greenpartyie.bsky.social

This government abandoned lower speed limits and abandoned reforms to the RSA. Is this what "deeply concerned" and "doing everything" looks like? Red light cameras were supposed to be installed early this year. Where are they?

My last cycling ramble of 2025, down to Fennessy's flax mills on the Nore in Kilkenny; a rich part of our industrial heritage. I'm looking forward to the year ahead, collaborating towards a safe, ecological future for all living things. Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.

Winter solstice 2025 at Knockroe passage tomb in Kilkenny. The sun didn't break the clouds, but the message of hope, of renewal, of our place in nature, among all of us gathered, shone through. #solstice

1990 and the aftermath of two concerts in Kilkenny by the great Joe Ely (yep, that's me on the left). Our band opened for him on the first gig. I am saddened to hear of his passing today. Joe was a trailblazer; a pioneer of early americana. Rest in peace #JoeEly

My reaction to the 2025 Article 17 Report on the state of Ireland's habitats and species. While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good. Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt. www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...

Using a possible three year extension to the nitrates derogation to co-design a regenerative model of agriculture that works for farm families, for nature, water and climate, rather than face the uncertainty again, would be a wise use of time by government. share.google/UMRsP87Weapj...

Talking to ecology students in Trinity College, I spoke of the need for creativity and collaboration in the great nature restoration challenge. It will be resource hungry; human and financial and the state needs to lead by example. Míle buíochas @marcuscollier.bsky.social as an cuireadh.

Minister O' Brien has brought to cabinet, a memo on the general scheme of an MPA bill as an amendment to the MAP Act; no timeline for its introduction to the Dáil. In climate committee this week, wind energy sector told me their preference was the standalone MPA bill. We all await publication.

A full house here tonight for our event with @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from @antaisce.bsky.social including two Oireachtas members: Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor and @greenpartyie.bsky.social Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social which is very encouraging. We can work together to #SaveLadysIslandLake

@greenpartyie.bsky.social members out in force for the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social demo in Dublin. Building on this collaboration between climate, nature, social inclusion, development NGOs and politics will be vital to force a radical change in direction here in Ireland. 🇮🇪

The Central Bank and Climate Council’s joint report is clear - we must remove the barriers to investment in climate adaptation. Government needs to give communities and businesses the support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods. @hazelchu.bsky.social @pidgeon.ie shorturl.at/5dNZT

I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)

Raising the matter of Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation with MoS for Marine, Timmy Dooley. He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.

Two men who shared a deep understanding and love of our heritage, culture, nature and our language and saw it through a lens of inclusion, a celebration of diversity. A Presidency defined by courage and compassion. Míle buíochas a Uachtaráin agus Sabina. Bain sult as na blianta ciúine. ❤️

Heritage Ireland Summit 2025 focused on the contribution of children and young people towards shared appreciation and celebration of our built, natural, cultural and archaeological heritage. It was wonderful to meet up with people from across a heritage sector that is thriving.

Conversations on the potential of restoring seagrass and salt marsh habitats to store carbon hosted by @ucdearth.bsky.social A hugely informative event; as Govt scrambles to meet sectoral targets, consideration on these habitats needs further attention.

A link to a discussion on Claire Byrne Live @rteone.rte.ie with Phelim Molloy (INHFA) and myself on the state buying high nature value land for restoration. I think its good for nature, farming and rural communities bringing wider societal and economic benefit. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Ourselves and Green Foundation Ireland are hosting a webinar on how the current disaster has developed and how people can support our campaign to reverse this ecological catastrophe. We will have a panel of experts discussing key issues. Registration is free: www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad...

It was a privilege to open day two of the Kildare Wildlife Rescue biodiversity conference. Wildlife rehabbers like KWR will play an important role in our collective efforts to restore nature at scale in Ireland. Well done on two inspiring days for nature.

No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries. My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26 greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...

At the start of our Oireachtas Committee on Key issues affecting the Traveller community, we observed a minute's silence to remember the victims of the Carrickmines fire, ten years ago today. Ten years on and many Traveller families are still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions.

I joined the #Love30 campaign protest yesterday. Earlier we heard many excuses from the Minister's adviser as to why he couldn't introduce default speed limits. Every day delayed will only bring more heartbreak to families. Numbers of deaths of vulnerable road users are far too high.

The 2015 Gender Recognition Act was a progressive step forward for Transgender rights in Ireland. But progress has been slow since. I joined Transgender Equality Network Ireland at their campaign briefing to implement recommendations of the 2018 review. Trans rights are human rights.

Probably the most important thing the government could do this budget? Start saving. Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.

We’re deeply saddened to hear of Manchán’s passing. A candidate for the party in 2016, he was more importantly a passionate and skilled advocate for Irish language and culture, and an appreciation for the beauty and importance of nature. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

The great virtuoso Dublin fiddle player Tommie Potts was celebrated in City Hall with the launch of a beautiful book on his extraordinary life by Seán Potts. It was a treat to join the celebrations of one of our greatest ever traditional musicians.

He brought his deep love of nature,heritage and the Irish language into our homes and into our hearts. I am so sorry to hear of Manchán Magan's passing; a beautiful, gentle soul. Ní fheicfimid a leithéidí arís; ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís ❤️

Manchán 🕯️

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Goodall. Like all who cherish nature, she was a beacon, shining a light at the folly of our war with nature. She knew there would only be one winner. We must redouble our efforts to restore nature, inspired by her vision.

🇲🇩🇪🇺 Over 50% of Moldovans voted for a democratic & pro-European future! ✊ This is a good day for the EU & a bad one for Russian corruption. Moldovans chose hope over fear. 🫶 President Maia Sandu & her party will lead Moldova into a better future.

Disappointing that rather than reach out and offer support Cllr Carthy is lashing out at those who are…we need to put politics aside to fix the issue at hand. Thanks to both @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social for their tangible and very real support.

Coverage of @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social’s visit to the Lake last weekend. We need political action not political sledging. We’re grateful to those who have engaged with us in good faith to #SaveLadysIslandLake

The Palestine Crochet made it's way to Kilkenny and was unfurled in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle; a beautiful creative statement. We stood in silence and in solidarity with the people of #Gaza as Israel continues it's genocidal actions. @greenpartyie.bsky.social

Day two of our community apple (and a little beetroot) pressing in the orchard of St Canice's Cathedral and a steady flow of customers. All donations going to World Central Kitchen in #Gaza 🇵🇸 Míle buíochas Dean Stephen Farrell agus a chuid foireann.

💡 Think In 2025 💡 This morning, we opened our annual Think In with a media briefing, highlighting our work on holding this Government to account for its inaction and backsliding on key climate and social policies in recent months. Read more: shorturl.at/UnbGA

Our @greenpartyie.bsky.social think-in kickstarted with a press conference. We're ready for the term ahead, to rebuild and build alliances with with other progressive parties and independents. Nature restoration and climate action are being sidelined here and in Europe. Our voice is needed.

We need to change the way social media works if we're to preserve democracy. Automatic recommender systems are placing misinformation and provocative material in front of young and vulnerable people - they need to be turned off. #GreenThinkIn

The beautifully delicate bog rosemary on Lodge Bog in Lullymore today. We gathered at the invitation of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council to celebrate the long friendship between Netherlands 🇳🇱 and Ireland 🇮🇪 in peatland restoration. #RestoreNature @greenpartyie.bsky.social