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Contractor Appointed to Roll-Out Contactless Payments on DART and Bus Services
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed progress on introducing a contactless payment system that will include phone or card tap payments...
Jul 2, 2024


Matthews calls for 9% VAT Rate for food-led businesses to be reinstated in next Budget.
Green TD – Steven Matthews has written to the Minister for Finance - Michael McGrath to call for the 9% VAT Rate for food-led businesses...
Jun 18, 2024


Groundbreaking EU Nature Restoration Law to Protect Wicklow’s Environment – Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the passing of the EU Nature Restoration Law which will require EU member states to restore nature...
Jun 17, 2024


89% of Wicklow Schools on Track for Free Solar Panels – Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the strong level of demand for the Schools PV Programme with 89 schools across Co. Wicklow...
Jun 17, 2024


Free water drinking fountains coming to Wicklow - Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the announcement of a scheme that will see free drinking fountains introduced in public buildings...
Jun 17, 2024


Additional Funding to Mitigate Impact of Climate Change on Road Infrastructure - Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the announcement of €721,000 in funding to support Wicklow County Council to carry out essential...
Jun 5, 2024


Government Strategy to Boost EV Charging Infrastructure in Wicklow – Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the launch of the National Road EV Charging Network Plan and Universal Design Guidelines which will...
May 29, 2024


Matthews Calls for increased capacity on Blessington 65 Bus Route
Green TD Steven Matthews has written to both Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to seek a review of the existing 65...
May 27, 2024


Greens Introduce Protection of Hedgerows Bill to Dáil
Green Party T.D. for Wicklow this week introduced to the Dáil the Protection of Hedgerows Bill as a Private Members Bill. The purpose...
May 22, 2024


Matthews promotes new sports & nature funding
Sports projects in Wicklow will receive funding to protect nature thanks to the new “Amuigh Faoin Spéir” fund launched this week by the...
May 22, 2024


Matthews welcomes significant sports funding for Wicklow clubs
Steven Matthews TD has welcomed significant funding for Wicklow clubs for sports equipment under the Sports Capital and Equipment...
May 8, 2024


Matthews Welcomes Wicklow Schools Inclusion in Hot Meals Programme
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the confirmation that a further 17 primary schools in Wicklow have been included in the expansion...
Apr 15, 2024


Matthews Calls for Specific Zones for Election Posters
Green TD – Steven Matthews has joined with local Tidy Towns Groups in Wicklow in calling for election posters for the upcoming local and...
Apr 7, 2024


Matthews Welcomes Community CCTV Funding
Steven Matthews TD has welcomed additional funding being allocated to Local Authorities to provide community CCTV systems. ‘Many...
Apr 4, 2024


Matthews Encourages Students to Check Eligibility for Improved SUSI Funding
Green Party TD – Steven Matthews has called on all Wicklow students who plan to study or continue a third level degree in the coming...
Apr 4, 2024


Matthews Calls on Department of Education to Fast-track Greystones School Extensions
I continued to press the urgent need to fast track and prioritise the extensions for Temple Carrig School and Coláiste Chraobh Abhann...
Feb 14, 2024


Matthews Welcomes Progress on Cap on Hospital Parking Charges
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the establishment of a working group in the Department of Health which will develop a national...
Feb 7, 2024


New protected marine area good news for Wicklow's birds says Matthews
A new designation of 305,000 hectares of marine waters off the coast of Wexford as a ‘Special Protection Area’ is good news for birds...
Jan 31, 2024


“Let’s make Wicklow wilder” says Matthews as Biodiversity Action Plan is launched
Green TD for Wicklow Steven Matthews has welcomed the launch of the National Biodiversity Action Plan, the first biodiversity plan to be...
Jan 31, 2024


Wicklow Schools Support Transition to Solar Energy - Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the strong demand for the free school solar panel scheme in Wicklow that was launched in November...
Jan 25, 2024
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