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Finance Bill 2022
The Green Party is committed to supporting people through the cost of living crisis we find ourselves in. The measures supported by the...
Oct 26, 2022


“Environmental Levy on Disposable Cups Needed to Tackle Litter” – Matthews
Green Party TD Steven Matthews is encouraging people in Wicklow to make a submission to the public consultation on draft regulations to...
Oct 23, 2022


Matthews Welcomes Doubling of Supports for Purchasing Cargo Bikes
Green Party TD Steven Matthews has said that changes to the Cycle to Work scheme will make cycling more affordable and accessible for...
Oct 23, 2022


More Public Consultation Needed on Arklow Flood Relief Scheme – Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, for an...
Oct 18, 2022


Matthews secures approval for Wicklow transport plan
Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow says the transport plan approved for Wicklow County Council under the Department of...
Oct 16, 2022


Matthews Demands Bus Companies Appear Before Oireachtas Committees
Green TD Steven Matthews has heavily criticised both Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Ireland for consistent failures in their bus service...
Oct 11, 2022


Matthews Discusses Legislation to Protect Irish Seas with Environmental NGOs
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that urgent measures are needed to protect and restore Ireland’s marine...
Oct 5, 2022


Matthews Welcomes New Vacant Homes Tax in Budget 2023
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that the introduction of the new Vacant Homes Tax will be crucial to...
Oct 4, 2022


Only 10 Fines Issued Per Week Nationally for Parking in Cycle Lanes
Green TD Steven Matthews has expressed his frustration in relation to the number of Fixed Charge Notices (fines) that have been issued in...
Oct 2, 2022


Regulations Announced to Protect the Basking Shark
Green Party TD for Wicklow Deputy Steven Matthews has strongly welcomed new regulations announced by Minister for Heritage and Electoral...
Oct 2, 2022


Ending our Dependence on Fossil Fuels
This government is committed to helping people through the energy crisis. However, short term solutions to the current energy crisis will...
Sep 29, 2022


Solar Panel Regulations Eased
A big step in the decarbonisation of our energy production this week. New solar panel regulations remove unnecessary barriers and...
Sep 28, 2022


"We Need to Think to the Future" - The Renewable Energy Transition
This Government is committed to helping people through the energy crisis. However, short-term solutions to the current crisis will not be...
Sep 28, 2022


Green Party Secures Huge Investment in Childcare
The affordability of childcare is a priority of the Green Party in Government. I am proud to support my party colleague Minister Roderic...
Sep 27, 2022


Historic Childcare Funding Secured by the Green Party
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow has expressed his support for his party Colleague Minister for Children Roderic O’...
Sep 27, 2022


Every school in Ireland to get free solar panels as part of country’s ‘rooftop revolution’
Deputy Steven Matthews welcomes the announcement of plans to provide free solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for every school as part of the...
Sep 26, 2022


Retrofitting Schools Must be Prioritised
Around Wicklow, soaring energy costs pose serious challenges to schools as we enter what will be a difficult winter. I have raised the...
Sep 26, 2022


Green Party Secures Continuation of Public Transport Fare Reductions
The Green Party has secured a continuation of the 20% fare reductions on public transport in today’s budget. This was first introduced as...
Sep 26, 2022


More Must Be Done to Tackle Litter Pollution – Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow has said that we must keep the pressure on for a cleaner and litter-free Ireland...
Sep 25, 2022


New €2,400 Solar Grants for businesses, public organisations and community groups – Matthews
Green Party Steven Matthews has welcomed the announcement by his party leader, Minister Eamon Ryan that will provide grants of up to...
Sep 21, 2022
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