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# Eamon Ryan

Yesterday
23rd September 2023
No rollout of late night trains to coincide with extended pub and club opening hours
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told The Journal in June that the late night opening hours will not be in place by Christmas.
Eamon Ryan says school exam system 'not serving our purposes'
Secondary school in Ireland is too exam-focused and needs to be broadened, the Green Party leader insisted.
Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Ryan wants to pause further fare reductions and invest money into expanded public transport
Eamon Ryan says he wants to rapidly expand the public transport services.
Transport Minister says overhaul of Dublin city centre roads is not about restricting access
Dublin is a special place, let’s not lose it, says Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
As Dáil returns, all three Coalition leaders head to New York for UN High-Level Week
Leo Varadkar will also travel to Miami on Wednesday for the official opening of Consulate General of Ireland.
This month
September 2023
Eamon Ryan claims Green Party is the 'most effective' junior coalition partner in Irish history
Ryan told his colleagues at the party’s think-in that the Greens have “learnt from the past” and are determined to play a “decisive role”.
Eamon Ryan says he doesn't back Green TD's claim reinstating eviction ban 'akin to communism'
Minister Catherine Martin said husbands and wives don’t agree on everything.
Anger within Greens over housing spokesman's claim reinstating eviction ban 'akin to communism'
According to Green Party sources there is anger, annoyance and shock over Duffy’s comments.
Last month
August 2023
Eamon Ryan not concerned about constituency redraws and says Greens in 'good health' ahead of next election
The Minister for Transport said he believes the Electoral Commission “got it right” in trying to adhere to county boundaries in yesterday’s redraw.
New temporary tax on windfall gains in energy sector expected to raise up to €450 million
The Department said this estimated figure ‘continues to remain highly sensitive to wholesale gas prices’.
Varadkar says there’s a ‘very good chance’ coalition will be re-elected
Varadkar said that running on a joint platform with his coalition partners has not been discussed.
'Far from satisfactory': Only one third of home retrofitting applications processed
Minister Eamon Ryan says an “unprecedented budget” of €148.5 million has been spent on the scheme.
July
July 2023
Greens see red over Varadkar's remarks on roads and rail plan
FG backbenchers have renewed calls for a meeting with Minister Eamon Ryan over road projects.
Varadkar and Ryan diverge over whether rail review makes case for more road investment
Varadkar says the case for further investment in roads is ‘really strong’.
New rail plan for Ireland could double passenger numbers and increase intercity speeds to 200km/hour
However, firm timelines for specific projects included in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review have not yet been published.
Ryan says Irish government can block transport of cluster bombs through Ireland if needed
The minister said there are mechanisms that can be activated by the government.
Protesters interrupt Eamon Ryan at climate conference in Ballina
The minister was delivering a speech about the need to significantly improve communication about climate change.
Taoiseach says he will keep paying his TV license fee and the public should too
TD Paul Murphy is predicting large numbers of angry viewers will refuse to pay the license fee.
June
June 2023
Hotels must do the 'right thing’ with accommodation prices for Taylor Swift gigs, says minister
Paschal Donohoe says he has not held back in the past when concerns have been raised about prices.
Ministers express unease over underspend on national roads projects
Cabinet was also told that Covid mitigation measures in hospitals are under review.
Transport Minister has had no engagement with toll companies despite Cabinet colleague claims
Minister Heather Humphreys said Transport Minister Eamon Ryan was engaging with toll operators.
Debunked: Fake Tommy Tiernan interview with Eamon Ryan is part of a cryptocurrency fraud network
“We just got an urgent call from the Bank of Ireland. They demand to stop this broadcast right this second…”
Govt say EPA report 'doesn't tell the full story' and won't concede targets will be missed
Coalition leaders say some modeling is not contained in the EPA report.
May
May 2023
Harris believes tax article did not breach trust in the coalition amid heightening tensions
The Justice Minister said he thinks it was “perfectly appropriate” for the junior Minsters to give their views publicly.
Public consultation launched on long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said ‘citizen engagement must be at the centre’ of this strategy.
Disposable cups to be axed from public sector canteens under new climate action mandate
The installation of heating systems that use fossil fuels in new buildings will also cease after this year under the mandate.
Opposition TDs condemn 'vicious attack' on refugee tents after camp burned down last week
PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett said that the attack was an attempt to divide working class communities.
Transport authority defends slow roll out of contactless payments on all bus services
A trial of contactless payments on buses is due to take place on Local Link services.
How relationships with China are shifting due to Ukraine and an overturning of local norms
Tánaiste Micheál Martin delivered a landmark speech on Irish-Chinese relations earlier this week.
April
April 2023
Niall Collins: How Limerick County Council came to sell land to the Fianna Fáil TD's wife
Collins had not responded to the allegations until last night.
Minister for Transport expresses concern over Dublin Port expansion plans
Eamon Ryan said the proposed development is not sustainable and is too reliant on road transport.
Govt summer priorities: Renters' rights, safe access zones, vaping rules and late-night pubs
A new pension system and a ban on conversion therapy are other issues to be addressed.
Varadkar rules out congestion charges for commuters
The government will instead focus on road space reallocation and cheaper public transport.
Officials to bypass Stormont deadlock to publish review of island's rail network
A report by
Eoghan Dalton
The All-Island Strategic Rail Review is examining how to improve links between the island’s regions and major cities.
The study requires the approval of governments in both jurisdictions due to its 32-county nature.
Draft proposals are understood to involve reviving long-dormant lines - but the plan requires the return of Stormont.
Should the impasse continue in Northern Ireland, transport officials will see whether recently passed legislation will allow the release of the review.
Anti-drone technology not online yet at Dublin Airport ahead of busy Easter weekend
Ryanair has called on Eamon Ryan and the daa to ensure the technology is ‘fully ready to operate over the busy Easter holiday period’.
Eamon Ryan says ending eviction ban was 'difficult' but defends suspending Neasa Hourigan
The minister stated that opposition parties have realised that extending the eviction ban indefinitely would undermine the rental market.
VAT rate on supply and installation of solar panels to be abolished
The move is expected to be signed off by the Government this week.
March
March 2023
'It doesn't have to be expensive': Eamon Ryan says 'idle' rail lines could be revived
A report by
Tadgh McNally
Ryan suggested that some rail lines could be reopened easily and at at low expense.
Ryan has said there are rail lines that could be opened easily and at little cost.
He said an existing lines from Rosslare, through Waterford on to Limerick Junction was one example.
All-Island Strategic Review is ready to be published should Stormont return.
Fares on Nitelink bus services in Dublin to be reduced from tonight
The Glider: Could Belfast's tram-like bendy bus be the model for other Irish cities?
Eamon Ryan elected co-chair of International Energy Agency for 2024
2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Paris-based organisation that provides recommendations to shape global energy policies.
New DART+ prototype unveiled, first carriages to enter service in 2025
185 new carriages have been ordered to date, with delivery commencing in 2024 and entering service from 2025.