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New waste law gives Council powers to track illegal dumpers
Date: 30 March 2022 Green Party TD Steven Matthews has welcomed news that local authorities will soon be permitted to use CCTV cameras,...
Mar 30, 2022
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Update on Solar Panel Regulations
Questioning the Taoiseach on the progress of solar panel regulations, Deputy Matthews highlights the huge potential for solar energy in...
Mar 27, 2022
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Matthews seeks assurances regarding secondary school places for Wicklow
Date: 15 March 2022 Green Party TD, Steven Matthews has written to Minister Norma Foley and senior officials within the Department of...
Mar 15, 2022
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Report on derelict sites register in Wicklow raises questions on accuracy
Date: 10 March 2022 A recent report on the number of registered derelict properties and sites in Wicklow produced by the Department of...
Mar 10, 2022
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Additional Funding and Supports for Schools in Wicklow
Date: 10 March 2022 It was announced last week that 12 Wicklow schools will benefit from the national expansion of the DEIS programme...
Mar 10, 2022
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Deputy Matthews Seeks Urgent Review of Waiting Lists for Mental Health Supports for Children
Date: 8 March 2022 Deputy Matthews sought an initial report following a series of queries from concerned parents from across Wicklow who...
Mar 8, 2022
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Deputy Matthews Seeks Urgent Review of Waiting Lists for Mental Health Supports for Children
Date: 8 March 2022 Deputy Matthews sought an initial report following a series of queries from concerned parents from across Wicklow who...
Mar 8, 2022
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Wicklow to Benefit from Mid-East Regional Enterprise Plan
Date: 7 March 2022 I welcome the announcement that €180 million has been allocated to the Mid-East Regional Enterprise Plan. This is...
Mar 7, 2022
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Announcements for Wicklow under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Date: 7 March 2022 Deputy Steven Matthews has welcomed the €96,000 awarded to County Wicklow under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme,...
Mar 7, 2022
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Matthews meets with representatives from Community Gardens Ireland
Date: 2 March 2022 I was delighted to able to invite Donal McCormack from Blessington Allotments and Chairperson of Community Gardens...
Mar 2, 2022
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The Importance of Community Gardens
Deputy Matthews, joined by the chair of Community Gardens Ireland outlines the need for allotments and community gardens in our communities.
Mar 2, 2022
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Deputy Matthews Raises the Issue of Safety on Foot and Bike Paths
Deputy Steven Matthews outlines the dangers experienced by Pedestrians and cyclists on foot and bike paths.
Feb 17, 2022
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Welcome Funding for Retrofitting Introduced Nationally
Deputy Matthews highlights the benefits that will be seen as a result of the National Retrofitting Scheme.
Feb 17, 2022
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Shocking Reports of Sex for Rent Agreements
Deputy Matthews raises the extremely troubling reports of sex for rent with Minister Helen McEntee, seeking action by the department of...
Feb 17, 2022
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The Government Launches the Energy Retrofit Scheme
Deputy Matthews welcomes the Energy Retrofit Scheme, the scheme will provide grants o improve the energy efficiency of buildings across...
Feb 15, 2022
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Matthews Welcomes Public Consultation on Changing Places
Date: 11 February 2022 Green Party TD for Wicklow and Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Deputy Steven Matthews has welcomed the...
Feb 11, 2022
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Progress on Bray Harbour Coastal Defences and Green Route
Date: 4 February 2022 Green Party TD Steven Matthews met recently with Wicklow County Council and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Council to...
Feb 4, 2022
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Major upgrade to Bray Railway Station
Date: 4 February 2022 The forecourt and adjoining roads around Bray Railway Station are to undergo a major upgrade prioritising...
Feb 4, 2022
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Green Party Policy on 'Town Centres First' Approach
Deputy Matthews introduces the Green Party's policy yo return life and vibrancy to our towns and villages.
Feb 4, 2022
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Town Centre First policy will ‘empower communities to create towns and villages we want to live in’
The launch of today’s (4th February) Town Centre First policy marks a significant step towards bringing back life and vibrancy to...
Feb 4, 2022
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