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16 Sep
Eamon Ryan Breaks Silence On Rossport
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on greeninkpen.blogspot.com
Before we went into Government, I cared about Rossport this much: And now I'm a minister, I care about it this much:... Continue reading »
Higgins urges ministerial action in Corrib gas row
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on irishtimes.com
LABOUR PARTY president Michael D Higgins has called on Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan to provide leadership in relation to resolving the Corrib gas controversy.... Continue reading »
Smart Ways To Monitor Domestic Energy Costs
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on theclareherald.blogspot.com
The meters will help householders to reduce the energy they use and their bills; improve the operation of the electricity system and reduce carbon emissions, according to Energy Minister Eamon Ryan. Up to 21000 electricity customers …... Continue reading »
14 Sep
Has Ireland really passed the one million broadband user milestone?
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on connectsouthdublin.blogspot.com
The news was hailed by the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan TD as evidence that competition in the telecoms market is finally beginning to work. “Exceeding one million broadband subscriptions is undoubtedly a huge achievement,” …... Continue reading »
Mayo Teacher on Hunger Strike against Shell
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
I also urge the Irish government, and in particular Eamon Ryan (left), Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, and John Gormley (right), Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to do everything in their power to safe …... Continue reading »
10 Sep
Time for TDs to stay away from
An article about John Gormley seen on paperarticles.com
In the interests of accountability and transparency, they must also explain the failure to reach agreement on the proposal from environment minister, John Gormley, for cross-party guidelines on representations. …... Continue reading »
allotments
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on bluire.com
FOOD SECURITY: Builders and developers will have to provide land for urban farming and community allotments alongside future housing developments, according to Minister of State for Food Trevor Sargent. …... Continue reading »
Merging rights agencies is not logical - Cuffe
An article about Ciaran Cuffe seen on irishtimes.com/breakingnews
Green Party Justice and Equality spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe expressed concern today at the proposed merger of agencies working in the equality and human rights sectors.... Continue reading »
It has been a long time coming, but the granting of additional …
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on olivermoore.blogspot.com
The minister responsible, Trevor Sargent, is understandably chuffed, claiming to be “pleased that we are able to deliver on this so soon.” So he should be. To apply, contact the department of Agriculture’s milk policy division. …... Continue reading »
Westport Victorious in 50th Anniversary Year of Tidy Towns
An article about John Gormley seen on beta.maynooth.org
… previously winning the title in 2001 and again in 2006. On hand to present the trophy and a cheque for €15000 to the overall award winner was Mr. John Gormley, TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government […]... Continue reading »
[news item about cork] : Gormley dismisses Cork vote of no confidence
An article about John Gormley seen on feckthat.com
Gormley dismisses Cork vote of no confidence Green Party Minister John Gormley has dismissed Cork County Councilâs unprecedented vote of no confidence in him as âpolitical opportunismâ. …... Continue reading »
Morning Ireland 9 September 2009
An article about Ciaran Cuffe seen on rte.ie/radio1/morningireland
Ciaran Cuffe re plans to emerge agencies working in the equality and human rights sectors. Dr. Ronan McNulty re Large Hadron Collider/ Ireland's links. Sean McSharry's plans to climb Europe's tallest mountain. His godfather Ian McKeever …... Continue reading »
Reflections on Terra Madre Ireland
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on foodculturewestcork.wordpress.com
Then each workshop got to present their conclusions to the two ministers - Trevor Sargent and Michelle Gildernew, from the North. These 2 in turn then responded - both speaking very positively and indeed reassuringly - Min Sargent gave …... Continue reading »
09 Sep
Terra Madre blog roundup
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on bibliocook.com
Trevor Sargent's speech to Terra Madre Ireland 2008. * Fishermen's Federation leaders at Waterford Terra Madre Slow Food conference from BYM Marine & Maritime News. Also, more updates on the Terra Madre site, including: …... Continue reading »
04 Sep
No Mayo gold rush
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on mayonews.ie
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to gold mining in Mayo have scored a second major victory in 20 years, after Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan declined to grant prospecting licences to a company which sought to …... Continue reading »
Ring slams ‘interfering’ Gormley
An article about John Gormley seen on mayonews.ie
OUTSPOKEN Fine Gael TD, Deputy Michael Ring, has warned Environment Minister John Gormley to ‘stop interfering in local authority business and get on with the job he should be doing’.... Continue reading »
Sunday Times: Festival fever won’t make you go green
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on kathyfoley.net
While the main stage of the festival plays host to Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros and the Sex Pistols, the Global Green has Eamon Ryan and Trevor Sargent. Hey, never mind the b******s, here’s the Green party. …... Continue reading »
01 Sep
Gormley in coursing row
An article about John Gormley seen on irishtimes.com
A decision by Minister for the Environment John Gormley to issue licences to the Irish Coursing Club for the capture and tagging of hares has been criticised by the Irish Council Against Blood Sports.... Continue reading »
29 Aug
Welcome for Gold mining refusal
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Cllr Keith Martin has warmly welcomed the Decision by Natural Resources Minister Eamon Ryan to refuse Prospecting Licences to a company which would have allowed them to search for gold over a large area of South Mayo. …... Continue reading »
Ryan concedes real difficulties ahead to cut carbon levels
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on irishtimes.com
MINISTER FOR Energy Eamon Ryan has said the country is facing real difficulties in reducing its carbon emissions.... Continue reading »
Gormley takes action to deal with noise pollution
An article about John Gormley seen on roderic.wordpress.com
I’m delighted to see that John Gormley is acting on the commitment in the Programme for Government to tackle the problem of nuisance noise. Yesterday, he announced the opening of a public consultation on the issue. …... Continue reading »
28 Aug
Noise pollution
An article about John Gormley seen on irishtimes.com
ANYONE WHO has endured sleepless nights because of inconsiderate neighbours will welcome a discussion document on noise pollution published by Minister for the Environment John Gormley. Existing legislation is cumbersome, …... Continue reading »
26 Aug
Terra Madre for Waterford, 4th - 7th September
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on irishgreengathering.wordpress.com
Not to mention the opportunity to hear the views of Ireland’s two Ministers of Food, Trevor Sargent from the Republic and Michelle Gildernew from the North, followed by President Mary McAleese, and the chance to feast off the best food …... Continue reading »
23 Aug
Climate change adaptation policy sped up
An article about John Gormley seen on heatwatch.blogspot.com
Environmental Data Interactive, UK Recent floods have prompted the government to speed up the publication of its climate change adaptation strategy. Minister for the environment John Gormley …www.edie.net related articlesGoogle News: …... Continue reading »
Governments contrast in response to floods
An article about John Gormley seen on oconallstreet.com
In contrast, John Gormley, the southern environment minister said he will be bringing forward publication of a climate change adaptation strategy. According to the Irish Times he said the severity of the weather and flooding of recent …... Continue reading »