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Yearly Archives: 2010

Climate Change Response Bill Published


Climate Change Response Bill Published The Green Party has always been committed to publishing climate legislation and I am glad to see that today, the Climate Change Response Bill was published. This is a hugely important Bill and I look …

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Ongoing Cold Weather – Advice,Useful Links & Water Updates


Met Eireann are forecasting the severely cold weather will last until at least Christmas Eve. Temperatures will stay well below freezing for long periods, and more heavy snowfall is likely. The two County Councils which cover Dublin South have been …

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Budget 2011


Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, I set out some of my thoughts. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, if you wish to discuss any of the following in further detail: “I met an official who works with me this morning, …

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Broadband available in every district nationwide


Government’s National Broadband Scheme delivered on time, on budget by 3 Ireland  235,000 premises in 1,028 areas now have broadband access  Today I announced the successful delivery by 3 Ireland, of the €223 million National Broadband Scheme. In two years, …

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New funding for Integration Initiatives in Dublin South


The announcement of new funding to promote integration initiatives in Dublin South is welcome.  In line with Government policy in ‘Migration Nation: Statement on Integration Strategy and Diversity Management‘, almost €800,000 in funding is being targeted at local authorities, sporting …

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