Sex education raised by Senator Pauline O’Reilly in the Seanad

Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly “This weekend the Citizen’s Assembly has recommended the recognition of all family types, not only those based on a man and a woman. It is therefore important that the our education system does the same when it comes to education on relationships and sex”. She…

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Minister Eamon Ryan addresses Galway Very Light Rail Webinar tonight to discuss the potential of a feasibility study of light rail for Galway

Senator O’Reilly speaking in advance of tonight’s webinar on very light rail said, “I have been working on securing a feasibility study of light rail for Galway since I took office last year and I have asked the Minister to address the meeting to give clarity.  I welcome the work…

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The revolution in sustainable transport starts here, outside schools! Safe Routes to Schools initiative announced today by Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan.

Senator Pauline O’Reilly said that “This initiative could not have come at a better time, following a letter sent by 28 school principals in Galway which called for more action from the council.  We’re now making sure that the money is available to make it happen.  The Safe Routes to…

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Galway to get a further 11.8 million in funding for active travel

Senator Pauline O'Reilly announced today that Minister Eamon Ryan has given the NTA an additional €130 million this year, bringing the total to €240 million to support sustainable transport projects across the country. "This will set in motion the Salthill to Barna and Moycullen to Galway greenways, which is key…

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Greens welcome investment in Oranmore

Following the commencement of the second phase consultation on the Athlone to Galway Greenway, the Galway Green Party are noting that all routes lead to a bright future for Oranmore. In welcoming the consultation process, local Green Party representative Aonghus Kelly , was happy to note that all five proposed…

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Green Party calls for Lá Fhéile Bríde/Brigid’s Day to be made a public holiday

The Green Party has renewed calls for Lá Fhéile Bríde, Brigid’s Day, to be made a public holiday. Lá Fhéile Bríde is representative of the Celtic festival Imbolc, which celebrates the first day of Spring on February 1st. The day also falls during the longest period of the year without…

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Green Party TD and Senator meet Waterford Leaving Cert students to hear their concerns about the uncertainty they face over the coming months.

Green Party TD and Senator meet Waterford Leaving Cert students to hear their concerns about the uncertainty they face over the coming months. Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh and his Green Party colleague Senator Pauline O’Reilly met with Waterford Leaving Cert students to hear their concerns about the uncertainty they…

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Greens welcome €500,000 for Galway Gaeltacht projects

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD announced today that €660,000 has been approved for over 20 capital projects in the Gaeltacht areas throughout the counties of Galway, Kerry, Donegal and Mayo.  €496,684 has been allocated to support projects within the Galway Gaeltacht for…

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Senator Pauline O’Reilly appointed to the Joint Oireachtas Climate Action Committee

The Green Party has today welcomed the publication of the Government's Climate Action (Amendment) Bill 2020. The bill is one of the core commitments in the programme for government. Senator Pauline O’Reilly speaking about the publication of the Bill said she “is honoured to be nominated to the Joint Committee…

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