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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


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


New Biodiversity Officer for Wicklow CoCo – Matthews
Green Party TD for Wicklow has welcomed the confirmation that Wicklow County Council has been approved for the appointment of a...
Sep 18, 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


Addressing the Closure of Bank Branches Around Wicklow
The continuing trend of bank branch closures around Wicklow is highly concerning. The loss of in person banking facilities makes it...
Sep 13, 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


Ambitious Public Transport Plan for Wicklow
Green Party TD for Wicklow Steven Matthews on launching his ambitious transport plan for Wicklow Town to Bray has said “It’s time for...
Sep 6, 2022


Matthews confirms operation of school pedestrian crossing on Farrankelly Road (R774)
Green Party TD Steven Matthews has received confirmation that the new pedestrian crossing on the R744 road - serving Greystones Community...
Sep 6, 2022


Half-Price Public Transport Fares for Students in Wicklow
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that new half-price fares for young people will make public transport...
Aug 30, 2022


€100,000 Funding to Upgrade Shopfronts and Street Facades in Newtownmountkennedy
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that the new fund to upgrade and restore shopfronts, install artwork and...
Aug 30, 2022


Matthews Welcomes Water Mains Upgrades for Barndarrig and Roundwood
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, has said that the installation of new state-of-the-art water mains will improve water...
Aug 23, 2022


Matthews Encourages Public Participation in Biodiversity Programme for Brittas Bay
Green Party TD Steven Matthews is inviting members of the public to participate in the ‘Behind the Beach’ Biodiversity Programme for...
Aug 22, 2022


Maps of New Wicklow Bus Routes
Matthews publishes maps showing stops for the new and improved 131 and 133 bus routes serving Wicklow, Bray and Dublin City. Last week, I...
Aug 19, 2022


Matthews calls for urgent action on Vacant Homes
Deputy Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow has requested urgent action from the Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council to...
Aug 18, 2022
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