Wicklow Greens Press Releases from 2006



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December, 2006

European decision opens door to Ireland becoming GM-free

Bray makes the grade & gets Fairtrade status!


November, 2006

Green Party Noise Bill comes before the Dáil

Nursing homes cutting corners to increase profits

Green Councillor expresses delight over new supermarket for Southern Cross

De Burca queries proposed road works at junction of Dunbur Road in Wicklow Town


October, 2006

Green Party calls for inspection of rental property prior to tax relief

Green councillor expresses concern over new development on Southern Cross


September, 2006

Greens want stricter standards for alcohol ads

Green Party calls for Luas extension to Bray Town Centre

Councillor's proposal for massive out-of-town shopping centre at Charlesland is bad planning says de Burca

Extra rezoning should be avoided in Greystones Local Area Plan says de Burca


August, 2006

Council must act quickly to save Arklow Rock says de Burca

Renewable Energy launch masks Government failure says Green Party

Greystones South Beach now targeted by developers says de Burca

DGreens draw attention to scheduled works from Eglington Rd to Wyndham Park Road

Private waste companies responsible for low county recycling rate says de Burca


July, 2006

Planning files must be made available to people in West Wicklow says de Burca

De Burca calls on council to resolve access problem at Blainroe beach

Green Party Calls for Radical New Energy Policy In Light of 34% Increase in Gas Prices

Council's proposal to rezone 50 acre site at Rathdrum must be questioned says de Burca

Tinahely should not be categorised as 'urban' in new County Settlement Strategy says de Burca

De Burca calls for urgent review of school bus catchment boundaries

Boathouse and Harbour Shed Leases must offer security of tenure says de Burca

New Wicklow Settlement Strategy is essential for proper planning in the county says de Burca


June, 2006

Delay in handing over Boathouses and Harbour Shed to community groups is a disgrace says de Burca

Decision to reduce open space standards in all new estates a bad mistake says de Burca

Green Energy Fair was great success says de Burca

Wicklow water-metering project will pave the way for privatisation says de Burca

Councillors claim County Manager is misleading an Bord Pleanala on Greystones Harbour development

De Burca condemns illegal dumping on Magheramore beach

Green Party welcomes legislation to close statutory rape loophole but says essential amendments must be included


May, 2006

De Burca claims water crisis developing in North Wicklow

Council should provide pubic toilet for Aughrim village says de Burca

Greens delighted that Bray has been declared a GMO-free zone

De Burca calls on Minister to officially recognise Blessington Gaelscoil

De Burca succeeds in having higher energy efficiency standards adopted in new Marlton Area Plan

Burrell claims Organic Market dead With EPA saying yes to GMO trial

Roche must face responsibility for electoral register fiasco says Green Party


April, 2006

De Burca calls on local traders to defend their market rights

De Burca welcomes Moriarty Tribunal investigation into sale of Glen Ding lands

De Burca calls for new Wicklow Waste Strategy to include policy on illegal dumps

Greens call for new Luas line to extend to Bray Golf Club Lands

Green Party welcomes EPA decision on remediation of illegal waste site in Wicklow

De Burca urges public to make submissions on Draft Settlement Strategy for County Wicklow

Councillors question spending on Oral Hearing for Greystones Harbour

March, 2006

Decision to locate Blessington drinking water next to illegal dumps a disgrace says de Burca

No real improvement in new planning application for Herbert Rd say Greens

De Burca welcomes positive announcement for Barnacoyle preschool for Autistic Children

Regional Superdump at Donard likely to get green light says de Burca

This Government's lack of interest in children with special needs is a disgrace says de Burca

February, 2006

Water charges are another drain on under-funded schools says de Burca

Replacement Wicklow Waste Management Plan is a charter for private waste sector says de Burca

Green Party says Strategic Infrastucture Bill an attack on local democracy

Greens call for more bikes & cycle lanes

Greens welcome St Patrick's Day Festival plans but set clear conditions for support

Green Party welcomes EPA decision to refuse illegal Wicklow dump

Green councillor is shocked over quarry blasting decision

De Burca welcomes new Local Area Plan for Marlton Rd, Wicklow Town

Council's plans to buy Glen Ding site from Roadstone for reservoir is a scandal says de Burca

Green councillors support party’s Dail motion to discuss GM potatoes in Co. Meath

Public opposition to Greystones Harbour development is growing says de Burca

De Burca welcomes relocation of travellers from illegal encampment at Hollybrook

January, 2006

De Burca welcomes new funding for non-national roads in Wicklow

Bray head public walkway in disgraceful state says Cllr. Burrell

Bray- Greystones Cliff Walk needs ongoing maintenance and repair work says de Burca

Greens welcome council's refusal of planning for Herbert Rd development

Green Party calls for Protection of Flood Plain in Bray

Greens welcome progress on recycling but Ireland still bottom of European League

Greens slam Roche as Bray Draft Budget is criticised

Councillors not officials must decide where travellers halting sites are located says de Burca

New Draft Development Plan for Arklow Environs is not strong enough on flood protection says de Burca

Objections to Greystones Harbour Development must be with an Bord Pleanala by February 15th says de Burca


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This page last updated January 8th 2006