Current Issues

A rolling list summarising some of the Green Party's achievements since entering Government (for September 2009)
See "Achievements in Government" for whole list.

30 Sep 09: Broadcast Authority of Ireland established: New body to regulate and uphold highest standards in broadcasting

28 Sep 09: €500million investment in Irish electricity sector: European Investment Bank helps secure Ireland’s green electricity supplies

27 Sep 09: Guantanamo prisoners arrive in Ireland: Greens welcome the arrival of two prisoners held at the camp, having worked with international human rights organisations to facilitate their resettlement

21 Sep 09: New post code system announced: Introduction will ensure accuracy of postal deliveries and help the emergency services

18 Sep 09: New environment standards for press industry: Magazine and newspaper publishers commit to improved recycling and recovery targets

11 Sep 09: Guidelines announced to prevent the over-zoning of land: New procedures in the Planning and Development Bill will result in improved city and county development plans

9 Sep 09: Fixed support prices introduced for new categories of renewable energy: Govt will pay fixed tariffs for CHP, biomass, wind energy and wave and tidal energy for 15 years

4 Sep 09: Backyard burning targeted in pollution clampdown: €3,000 fine for those who break the law