A new feasibility study shows that there is a viable case for developing Gluas - light rail transit (LRT) for Galway City. The 46-page study, completed by consultants AtkinsRéalis, concludes that there is a strong axis of east-west travel demand which would support a light rail line along a corridor…
Connemara companies and community groups can now become small scale electricity producers. Speaking at the announcement Green Party Senator and MEP Candidate Pauline O’Reilly said “this is excellent news. Farms, companies, and community groups can take control of electricity production by becoming small scale electricity producers with the launch of…
The Green Party has called for more support for people feeling lonely or isolated after the body of Joyce O’Mahony was discovered in Cork. It is reported that O’Mahony died potentially 18 months before her body was found. The Green Party has proposed a motion calling for an appointment of…
Speaking at the announcement Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly said “it has been an uphill battle getting free HRT over the line, but it has absolutely been worth it. I would like to thank Minister Donnelly for hearing the voices of the women of Ireland and for agreeing to work with…
The Green Party says next week’s Budget must help children, families and small businesses to prosper and thrive. The party has unveiled three innovative proposals that will provide major support for families while also helping the environment and maintaining vitality in our town centres. Greens propose making public transport free…
Record €250m fund available for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme Some €250m available for largest-ever investment in sports facilities nationwide Figure represents 50% increase in funding compared with previous 2020 round Speaking at the announcement this morning Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly said she is “delighted to see that Galway…
Senator Pauline O'Reilly congratulates the 19 schools in Galway that have been selected to take part in the Creative Schools programme. "The Arts are so important for a well-rounded education and I'm thrilled to see the uptake in Galway, which had the 3rd highest number of schools selected this year.…
Galway is to see a bumper funding for Climate action projects through the Department of Environment under the first tranche of projects, ranging from EV charging and solar panels on community buildings and sports clubs, to rooftop gardens. Senator Pauline O'Reilly congratulated all of the clubs and community groups in Galway…
From Monday 2nd September childcare costs will be reduced by a further 25%. That is a 50% reduction since January last year. Next Monday’s subsidy increase will result in total cost reductions of up to €96.30 weekly, or over €5,000 annually, for each child. Speaking at the announcement Green Party Senator…
There was high drama in Dublin Council in the course of the past few months in a will-they-won’t-they game of chicken on the plans to put bus gates on Dublin’s north and south quays. Dublin City Council with support of the elected councillors agreed to prioritise buses on certain sections…