Happy to share my views on greening the Irish construction sector at the @foeireland event last week. We’re championing a #WoodFirst policy to support our forest owners, store tonnes of carbon in our buildings, and take 1,000s of lorries off our roads each year. #BuildWithWood
Just listen to the different perspective ( and dare I say colour ) that @pippa_hackett, organic sheep and beef farmer, brings to the table. Money in farmers' pockets very important but it doesn't have to be at cost of animal welfare. #VoteGreen
Outgoing Minister of State @pippa_hackett said the Green Party are “living rent free” in Independent Ireland’s @EddiePunch head discussing the banning of live exports at last night’s Irish Farmers Journal debate. #GE24
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If you are looking for somewhere to eat, close to Cork, may I sincerely and honestly recommend @omahonysofwgh in Watergrasshill and @FarmgateTweets in Lismore.
Two locally owned businesses who support their community and serve ACE food.
Shop local, to keep your locality alive.
There’s an indigenous, low-carbon industry in Ireland just waiting to grow…and the Timber in Construction Steering Group is leading that charge. Delighted to see the progress in the past year, with the publication of the first 2 reports. Read more here: https://t.co/3VlSfgmxeq
Let there be no waste streams… sustainable food production is what we are all about 🌍 Innovation in this space is important to us & so we are busy behind the scenes 🥼 🧫
#innovation#foodsustainability#beetroot#beetrootjuice
70cm of rain in 48 hours in à neighbouring country.
And still those who suggest that a cap on flights is sensible, are castigated as anti-business.
Er, we will have no businesses unless we adapt how we use fossil fuels.
I've listened to parents, I’ve visited Offaly School of Special Education. We are failing our most vulnerable children. If recruitment is the issue for the HSE, then funding should be provided directly to schools so they can recruit their own therapists. https://t.co/TBqO7p4p45
ReTURN to Offaly! So delighted to learn that Offaly people are ReTurning in big numbers, with @lidl_ireland releasing figures on Deposit Return Scheme recycling 💪🏻 #Offaly#UfháiliAbú
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I stayed on after our #Budget2025 press conf to hear @EamonRyan announce a proposed allocation of €650m for #Nature under the Climate & Nature Fund up to 2030. With today's announcement of €78m for NPWS, Ireland is ready to turn the tide on biodiversity loss and #RestoreNature
#Budget2025 is another *record* budget for #Nature and #heritage
📈 €172m in core #Heritage funding, up 11.5%
🐸 €78m for NPWS, up 25%
🪶 includes €29m for National Parks, up 23%
🐟 €40m for Water Quality, up 13%
🏰 €27.5m for Built Heritage, up 6%
#GreensInGovernment
I’m delighted that my costed motion to rollout free HRT has got over the line, despite early reluctance.
Now for over the counter vaginal oestrogen which is readily avail in other countries #menopause#womenshealthcare#catchup
Offaly man Caolan is walking to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and raising money with every step. If you can help, I know he'd be very grateful! To donate to Caolan's fundraiser for @JigsawYMH. Details here:
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Are you over 60, or know of anyone aged 60+ and interested in a FREE Climate Workout Programme? This 6 Week course starts in Tullamore Library on Wed 18 Sep - supported by the Climate Team @offalycoco and Age Friendly #Offaly. To book call Sinéad on 057 93 46800. #ClimateAction
If Ireland buys drones from an Israeli-government owned company, we are potentially complicit in enabling genocide. International law on genocide prevention must trump procurement law. Its that simple.
@MichealMartinTD@SimonHarrisTD
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Nell McCafferty showed women of my generation not only what was possible, but what was our right.
She was an influencer in the original sense, and I am immensely grateful for the legacy she leaves. May she rest in peace.
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