top of page
Latest News
Search


Matthews Welcomes Improved 65 Dublin Bus Service for Blessington
Green TD – Steven Matthews, who has welcomed the announcement by the NTA (National Transport Authority) that sees an additional four...
Aug 14, 2024
16 views


Matthews saves some old stuff for Heritage Week
“What has the saving of an old water services inspection chamber cover got to do with heritage week? Well in this case it is no ordinary...
Aug 13, 2024
0 views


Matthews Celebrates Upcoming Heritage Week in Wicklow
Green TD Steven Matthews is encouraging people across Wicklow to attend events during Heritage Week, held from August 17th to 25th. Over...
Aug 13, 2024
2 views


Matthews Criticises Lack of Flexibility in School Bus Driver Recruitment
Green TD - Steven Matthews has criticised the Department of Education for their decision not to remove the blanket age limit on the...
Aug 12, 2024
12 views


Matthews welcomes funding for Wicklow Uplands Council projects
Green TD - Steven Matthews has said that he is delighted to support the Wicklow Uplands Council’s projects which were successful in...
Aug 12, 2024
5 views


Record Number of Solar Panels Installed in Wicklow - Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the record number of solar PV panels installed in Wicklow homes over the last year. Statistics from...
Aug 7, 2024
4 views


Matthews welcomes €100k for Newtownmountkennedy GAA
Steven Matthews TD has warmly welcomed and congratulated Newtownmountkennedy GAA on their award of €100,000 to develop a walking track at...
Aug 2, 2024
1 view


Rail plan is ambitious but worth it says Matthews
Steven Matthews TD, who has been leading on the Wicklow DART extension has welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail...
Jul 31, 2024
5 views


Matthews calls out cruel failure to provide secondary school places for 8 children
Green TD – Steven Matthews has criticised Minister for Education – Norma Foley for letting down eight families in Greystones whose...
Jul 11, 2024
1 view


Celebrating the DART's 40th Birthday
The DART service from Bray to Howth celebrates its 40th birthday this July 24th. Many of us remember that summer in 1984 when the shiny...
Jul 10, 2024
2 views


37 Wicklow Primary Schools Operating Hot School Meal Programme – Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the strong uptake of the Hot School Meal Programme in Wicklow Primary Schools. This is an issue...
Jul 10, 2024
4 views


Ireland’s emissions reduction positive news says Matthews, but warns against complacency
Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the EPA report that says that greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8% in 2023, compared with...
Jul 9, 2024
2 views


€8.5 Million for walking & cycling paths in Wicklow – Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews has called on all new and returned councillors on Wicklow County Council to prioritise the completion of all...
Jul 8, 2024
1 view


Matthews - Wicklow communities to benefit from up to €20 million per year from offshore wind community benefit fund
The coastal and marine communities of Arklow, Bray, Wicklow Town and Greystones are in line to benefit significantly from offshore...
Jul 8, 2024
1 view


Matthews’ Legislation to bring derelict buildings back to life
Green TD Steven Matthews is proposing practical measures to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use. The legislative Bill...
Jul 8, 2024
6 views


Planning for Nature with the NPWS - Matthews
Deputy Steven Matthews discusses the National Biodiversity Action Plan in a meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and...
Jul 3, 2024
5 views


"We Need to Protect Nature" - Matthews
Green TD Steven Matthews discusses reforms to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as part of their strategic review in a...
Jul 3, 2024
16 views


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 3, 2024
4 views


Greens Deliver Free Books for School Children Starting School
Green TD Steven Matthews has confirmed the renewal of the My Little Library Initiative for another year. This project, which is supported...
Jun 24, 2024
2 views


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 19, 2024
3 views
Want To Get In Touch?
bottom of page