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Matthews Welcomes Review of Taxsaver Public Transport Ticket to Reflect Hybrid Working
A response to a Parliamentary Question by Green Party TD, Steven Matthews has confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA), in...
Sep 20, 2022


Matthews Encourages Participation in Public Consultation on National Biodiversity Action Plan
Green TD Steven Matthews, has said that Ireland’s fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan will be critical to ‘protecting and valuing...
Sep 20, 2022


Greens Launch Reduced Childcare Fees for Families in Wicklow – Matthews
Green Party TD Steven Matthews has said that the ‘Together for Better’ funding model for the childcare sector will lower childcare fees...
Sep 16, 2022


Launch of Free Contraception Scheme for Women Aged 17-25
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that a new scheme introducing free contraception for women aged 17-25 will...
Sep 16, 2022


“New Editions of Schoolbooks Lead to High Costs for Parents and Unnecessary Waste” – Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has written to the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, to ask if she will take...
Sep 15, 2022


Trust in Our Planning System Must be Restored
A trustworthy and effective planning system is vital to the future of our country, a system which approaches our housing, transport,...
Sep 15, 2022


Vital Importance of the Planning System for Our Collective Future
The planning system in this country impacts the lives of people in every city, town and village across Ireland. It plays a vital role in...
Sep 14, 2022


€75,000 Upgrade Grants for Childcare Providers
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that new grants from between €35,000 to €75,000 for childcare providers to...
Sep 7, 2022


Matthews Welcomes Environmental Legislation to Protect Irish Seas
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that we are at a critically low point in the health and functioning of our...
Aug 23, 2022


‘Clean Green Energy Supply Improving’, says Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, was speaking following the publication of a report from Wind Energy Ireland revealing...
Aug 18, 2022


‘Vacant public buildings are unacceptable in a housing crisis’ – Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that returning vacant and derelict properties to use is crucial to...
Aug 18, 2022


Funding for Extra Equipment and Activities in Wicklow Libraries
Date: 5 August 2022 Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that new funding for extra equipment, classes and...
Aug 5, 2022


Sinn Fein has ‘No position’ on Climate action
Wicklow TD Steven Matthews has slammed Sinn Fein for their complete lack of any policy or position on climate action. ‘for the most...
Jul 26, 2022


Matthews Welcomes Decision to Reverse AIB Cashless Move in Wicklow
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green TD for Wicklow, has welcomed the decision of AIB to shelve its plans to turn 70 of its bank branches...
Jul 22, 2022


Planned Reductions in Childcare Costs for Families in Wicklow – Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews, TD for Wicklow, has welcomed the Green Party’s plans to cut childcare costs by 50% by 2024 and increase access to...
Jul 22, 2022


Free school transport a welcome relief for parents but they must apply now
School transport fees are set to be scrapped for the 2022-2023 school year, as part of a new package to curb back-to-school costs, but...
Jul 19, 2022


Matthews Calls for English Language Classes for Ukrainian Children
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow is calling for the provision of free English language classes for children who have...
Jul 18, 2022


Matthews Welcomes Croí Cónaithe Funding
Brilliant news this morning as Croí Cónaithe funding is announced by Government. This funding will provide grants of up to €30,000 for...
Jul 14, 2022


Croí Cónaithe Fund Announced to Help Return Vacant Properties to the Housing Stock
A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private...
Jul 14, 2022


Matthews Raises Cost of School Books with Minister for Education
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has written to the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, to ask for Government...
Jul 10, 2022
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