Something that we were really pleased to see while we were in Government was the free schoolbooks scheme But we know that many schools are insisting that students have laptops and tablets. Along with uniforms, voluntary contributions and other costs, that puts a lot of pressure on many parents.

We are delighted to support the SF motion which would offer protection to artists against AI mining their work without recognition, payment or permission. And we got to catch up with @catherinemartin.bsky.social who was in Leinster House today with @ivorsacademy.bsky.social ahead of the motion.

The Green Party supports today’s motion which would provide legal protection for artists against the scraping of their work without permission, credit, or pay by AI companies.

Despite mounting evidence that data centres are putting our resources under strain and that households are paying the price, the Government is steam rolling ahead with its plans to allow massive expansion of the sector. @rodericogorman.bsky.social explains 👇

The Green Party continues to fight for our trans and intersex friends' rights to healthcare and bodily autonomy. They need your support against discrimination. Join us at 2pm

Our Cllr Conor Dowling spoke to Today with David McCullough @rteradio1 this morning about the holiday his young family had to abandon due to extreme heat. Listen back at rte.ie/todaydmc

Tonight SF are bringing forward their legislation that would start the process of planning for the possibility of a constitutional change that would see Ireland return to being a 32 county country. That constitutional change must be by co-design with all sides of the North’s communities involved

Today, Taoiseach Micheàl Martin presented the Irish presidency plans to MEPs . German MEP Terry Reintke called out the Irish Government’s row back on climate action as co-chair of the Greens/EFA grouping, saying they can’t do the same in Europe

The rollout of new bus services has totally collapsed with this new government - and the NTA confirmed this today at the Oireachtas Transport Committee. This will have a knock-on impact for all phases of BusConnects and the Connecting Ireland rural bus programme.

The rollout of new bus services has totally collapsed with this new government. And the NTA confirmed this today at the Oireachtas Transport Committee. This will have a knock-on impact for all phases of BusConnects and the Connecting Ireland rural bus programme.

🔪Today the Government Parties are guillotining both the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Bill and the Strategic Gas Reserve Bill.

Greyhounds should be treated as pets, not livestock The increase in the number of deaths of dogs in the greyhound sector needs to be examined. The State should not be funding this, and instead funding should be given to transitioning these dogs to loving homes where they can live out their lives.

Dublin Pride was a fantastic show of support for our LGBTQ+ community, a community of activists that our leader and many of our members are so proud to be a part of. #Ireland #Dublin #DublinPride #HappyPride #LGBwiththeT

The answer to energy independence isn't locking us into using LNG where price and supply is down to the whims of Iran or the US The Government keeps passing laws that pretend that projects like the LNG facility don't have any climate impact. @rodericogorman.bsky.social spoke to Morning Ireland

🔥Sustained heat in summer is here to stay That's why it's important our health service understands the impact of extreme heat on our vulnerable populations Today @rodericogorman.bsky.social called on the Taoiseach to mandate the HSE to record this, so that it can plan accordingly for the future

Minister Darragh O'Brien met with airlines and their lobbyists regarding the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Bill, but not with environmental groups. Why is Minister O'Brien ignoring his environment and climate brief and not engaging constructively with these stakeholders?

Congratulations to @clifdencamping.bsky.social who have been awarded the EU Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation, which recognises excellence in environmental performance across energy use, water conservation, waste management, biodiversity protection and environmental management

❗While communities are doing their best at a catchment level to put in nature-based solutions and address nutrient runoff, we're not seeing the level of support required from Government to address our water quality issues across our rivers and lakes - @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social

Today's EPA report shows that the water quality in our rivers, lakes and estuaries is deteriorating They are calling for the actions under the Water Action Plan 2024 to be implemented and tracked Read @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social's comments here: greenparty.ie/news/governm...

The 3-day wait imposed on those seeking an abortion was a political decision on what is fundamentally a healthcare issue. This should be treated as such, and opposition parties should be collaborating, not competing on important issues such as this - @rodericogorman.bsky.social

Almost 1 in 10 clamps placed on cars by Dublin City Council are illegally removed according to figures given to @feljin.ie He joined @paulnews.bsky.social & @franmcnulty.bsky.social on Behind the Story @news.rte.ie to discuss it. Can you guess which of them is a supermarket middle aisle devotee?

Our members are the heart of our party If you want to be part of a national and international movement with social justice at its core, join us.

Ireland has the power to be a leader this week in standing up against Israel's escalating violence. By boycotting the Ireland - Israel match and passing the Occupied Territories Bill in full, a powerful message can be sent globally - @rodericogorman.bsky.social

Another solution to Ireland's heating needs that looks at energy security and energy democracy in one-what's not to like? www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

It's World Environment Day And this year we have more hope than ever as, despite the inaction from Government on environmental issues, more and more people and communities are rallying behind environmental causes. Tell us what's happening in your area x

Ireland is being taken to court by the European Commission over the lack of enforcement of EU rules on peat cutting. Yesterday @smytho.bsky.social spoke to The Hard Shoulder on @newstalkfm.bsky.social about what this court case means, and why regulation of peat cutting is necessary.

This is devastating news @cllrmarianne.bsky.social

Imagine what €750m would do for sustainable energy communities and literally giving power back to the people! @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social says we need energy democracy now!