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Oct 19, 2023

An Tairseach Wicklow celebrates 25 years

‘I was delighted to visit Sister Marian and her Dominican Sisters colleagues at ‘An Tairseach’ organic farm and ecology centre in Wicklow...

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Need to Expand Access to Community Gardens – Steven Matthews TD

Oct 18, 2023

Wicklow

Need to Expand Access to Community Gardens – Steven Matthews TD

Green TD Steven Matthews has called for the provision of more community gardens across Co. Wicklow. This follows the announcement of a...

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Matthews welcomes progress on Bray Head Cliff Walk

Oct 17, 2023

Wicklow

Matthews welcomes progress on Bray Head Cliff Walk

Green TD Steven Matthew has welcomed the progress made by Wicklow County Council on re-opening the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk...

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Oct 16, 2023

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Free Solar for Wicklow Schools

I’m delighted to confirm that Wicklow schools will be among the first to receive free solar panels. County Wicklow is one of the first...

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Organic Farming Scheme Open to New Applicants

Oct 16, 2023

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Organic Farming Scheme Open to New Applicants

I am delighted that my Green Party colleague and Minister of State Pippa Hackett has opened the Organic Farming Scheme to new applicants....

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Rollout of Solar Panels in Wicklow Schools

Oct 16, 2023

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Rollout of Solar Panels in Wicklow Schools

I have been pushing for progress on solar panels for schools since it was announced last year. Welcome news from Minister Foley that...

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“Free Travel Passes as Step Forward for Disability Rights” – Steven Matthews TD

Oct 10, 2023

Wicklow

“Free Travel Passes as Step Forward for Disability Rights” – Steven Matthews TD

Green TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the announcement that free travel passes will be provided for those who are certified medically...

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“Consistent Reliability Issues with the 133 Bus” – Steven Matthews TD

Oct 10, 2023

Wicklow

“Consistent Reliability Issues with the 133 Bus” – Steven Matthews TD

Green TD Steven Matthews has called for Bus Éireann to address consistent reliability issues on the 133-route between Wicklow Town and...

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Budget 2024: Greens secure childcare reductions of 25%, a €3.14 billion Climate and Nature Fund and extension to cuts in transport fares

Oct 9, 2023

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Budget 2024: Greens secure childcare reductions of 25%, a €3.14 billion Climate and Nature Fund and extension to cuts in transport fares

Budget day today and a lot of measures in this Budget to help people and their families financially but there are also visionary measures...

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Oct 9, 2023

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Household Energy Credits in Budget 2024

I welcome the announcement from my Green Party colleague and Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan that three €150 energy credits will...

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Oct 9, 2023

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Green Party Reduces Childcare Costs

I am delighted that my Green Party colleague and Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman has announced a 25% reduction in childcare fees...

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Public transport cuts extended in Budget 2024

Oct 9, 2023

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Public transport cuts extended in Budget 2024

I am delighted that the Government is extending half-price public transport fares for young adults up to the age of 26 as part of Budget...

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Matthews seeks better weekend DART service for Greystones

Oct 4, 2023

Wicklow

Matthews seeks better weekend DART service for Greystones

Green TD Steven Matthews has sought an improved weekend frequency of rail service for Greystones. Following the launch of the draft DART...

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Immediate action needed to preserve Blessington Lakes says Matthews

Oct 4, 2023

Wicklow

Immediate action needed to preserve Blessington Lakes says Matthews

Green Party TD Deputy Steven Matthews has expressed concern about the recent pollution related algal bloom in the beautiful Blessington...

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Oct 3, 2023

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Need for Changes to School Bus System

The School Bus system this summer has been extremely challenging for many families in Wicklow with Blessington, Roundwood, Laragh and...

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Matthews joins Greystones Tidy Towns in citizens science water quality sampling

Sep 26, 2023

Wicklow

Matthews joins Greystones Tidy Towns in citizens science water quality sampling

“High quality clean water is essential for our health and our natural environment. Our drinking water in Wicklow is drawn from rivers,...

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Sep 26, 2023

National

Matthews Supports Community Pharmacists

Pharmacists are at the heart of the wellbeing of our towns and villages in Wicklow and should be supported in their work, says Green...

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Ashford Main Street needs safety upgrade says Matthews

Sep 20, 2023

Wicklow

Ashford Main Street needs safety upgrade says Matthews

‘Ashford Main Street needs a new layout, upgrades to walking routes, better parking, cycle routes and a general safety improvement for...

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Sep 10, 2023

Wicklow

Matthews calls for a new home for Wicklow Town Mens Shed

Green TD Steven Matthews has called on Wicklow County Council, local community groups and business owners in Wicklow Town to join his...

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Matthews welcomes New Leap card facilities for Kilcoole Rail Stop

Sep 10, 2023

Wicklow

Matthews welcomes New Leap card facilities for Kilcoole Rail Stop

Green TD Steven Matthews has announced that new ticket vending machine and a Leap card validator will shortly be installed at the...

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