Bill requiring landlords to test for radon gas to come before Dáil
More people die from lung cancer associated with radon gas than from traffic collisions
Proposals on school ethos and sex education not a ‘them versus us’ clash with religious patrons, TD claims
PROPOSALS to remove school ethos as a barrier to the objective delivery of sex education are not intended as a “them versus us” clash with religious patrons.
Taoiseach’s criticism of NGO climate report ‘falls short’
On Wednesday, Leo Varadkar was asked by the Green Party’s Catherine Martin about the “embarrassing, disgraceful and shameful” position of Ireland as one of the lowest ranked countries in the latest Climate Change Performance Index.
Bullying and sexism to come under spotlight in Leinster House survey
Oireachtas Commission agrees to Women’s Caucus call to examine working conditions
Shop workers lose out on €121 as government decides tax relief no longer ‘appropriate’
Over 75,000 workers had claimed the expense this year
Miriam Lord: Brexit’s procession leaves everyone hopping mad
Meanwhile, Catherine Martin shows she has the Commons touch during historic speech
200 million coffee cups used, dumped every year in Ireland as plastic mountain grows
Green party: ‘We are further behind than ever’ in meeting environmental targets
Leinster House to set up staff harassment helpline
Helpline to be established for those wanting to raise concerns on bullying or sexual harassment
“A staggering failure of political leadership” environmentalists voice fury at carbon tax U-turn
Ireland is set to miss its carbon reduction targets by a big margin in the coming years
Bill to legalise abortion services introduced in Dáil
The deputy leader of the Green Party expressed concern over the three-day waiting period in relation to women in Northern Ireland who may seek a termination in the Republic of Ireland.
Direct election of mayors to be put to vote in certain areas
Prospect of directly elected mayor for Dublin referred to a citizens’ assembly for 2019
‘Huge’ numbers of children unable to access State-funded bus services
Children being ‘left at side of the road’ due to poor handling of transport scheme – TDs say
Civil servants receive training in avoiding ‘unconscious bias’
Government departments spent €35,000 on training to minimise effect of hidden prejudice
Calls for more Luas trams as Green Line faces overcrowding and delays
A tram broke down on the Green Line for a second day running
Calls to build 3,000 new homes at Broadstone Bus Depot and Cathal Brugha barracks
The proposals will be debated in the Dail this evening
Heritage Bill ‘should be scrapped’
The Government’s newly passed Heritage Bill should be scrapped entirely because of the damage it will do to wildlife in hedges across the country, TDs have claimed.
Women TDs demand inquiry into harassment in parliament
The women’s caucus has asked Leinster House to consider hiring an independent expert to look into experiences of Oireachtas staff
New policy to allow women breastfeed in Dáil and Seanad chambers
Catherine Martin insists it is essential Houses are a ‘breastfeeding-friendly workplace’
Inquiry into allegations of sexism at Leinster House urged
Oireachtas Women’s Caucus writes to Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl over issue
Minister for Housing’s first Dáil vote comes tumbling down
Green party motion passed to fix ‘appalling construction standards’ of boom building
Plastic pollution: Deposit scheme plan for bottles, cans published
Green Party’s Waste Reduction Bill 2017 seeks to ban single-use, non-recyclable plastics
Green Party seeks building regulator to enforce safety rules
Motion calls for improved regulation of building standards and new legal rights for homebuyers
Religious order sells Dublin lands for €13m despite objections
Congregation of the Religious of Jesus and Mary sell 5.4 acre site in Goatstown
Delay in opening Ballinteer Educate Together ‘not right’
Pupils at south Dublin school have been using temporary accommodation since 2012
Government accused of setting fire to Ireland’s natural heritage
Over 40 areas of bogs are to be de-designated as Natural Heritage Areas
Dublin Rathdown results: Alan Shatter loses Dáil seat as Green Party returns
Fine Gael newcomer Josepha Madigan joined by poll topper Shane Ross and Catherine Martin
“It was still a sea of suits and ties” – Green Party’s Catherine Martin on 32nd Dáil
The newly-elected TD is calling for a cross-party women’s caucus to ensure women’s issues are addressed in the Dáil
Green Party TD wants to meet Donald Trump
Catherine Martin says she would like to sit down with Donald Trump so he can face his fear of women
Catherine Martin gives impassioned maiden Dail speech
Newly elected TD Catherine Martin, of the Green Party, makes an impassioned call for the formation of a government in her first parliamentary speech.
Call to suspend diplomatic links with Egypt until Halawa set free
Green Party leader urges consideration of cutting official relations with Egypt
Catherine Martin delighted ‘to get that Green voice back’
Harry McGee speaks to Catherine Martin, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, who has been elected to the constituency of Dublin Rathdown. Video: Bryan O’Brien
Deputy Green leader Catherine Martin talks food, canvassing and not driving an electric car
The Dublin Rathdown candidate joined Seán Moncrieff for Quick Fire Candidates
Eamon Ryan says the Green Party is ‘back’ and ‘effective’
The party leader criticised Government for returning to the economic model that created recession
Government examining impact of High Court ruling on repossession cases
The Department of ~Justice is examining the impact of a High Court ruling in which a bank’s application for summary judgement against a farmer and his wife was refused due to EU rules on unfair contracts.
Catherine Martin: the only losers in this charade are the people
Green Party TD uses maiden speech to urge action from main parties
Son’s birth inspired the Green Party’s Catherine Martin to enter politics
Having a family often prevents women from entering politics, but the opposite was true for Catherine Martin.
Government called upon to ban repossessions after ruling
The Government has been urged to ban the repossession of tens of thousands of homes because Irish courts may have failed to give at-risk families a full breakdown of their rights.
Education Minister announces four proposals to potentially tackle ‘baptism barrier’
New research shows that almost 1 in 4 parents of children would not have baptised their child if they didn’t need it to gain entry to their local school.
Education change timeframe unclear
It is unclear when parents will see changes to the rules that allow links between religion and school enrolment, despite Education Minister Richard Bruton’s plans to deal with the issue.
Scoil Naithí to remain closed for the week after fire
At least four classrooms burned down in blaze at Ballinteer gaelscoil in Co Dublin.
Bust builders are ‘back in business’ while homeowners left with defective properties, Dáil told
Many builders who went bust are back in business – but many people who bought defective houses from them are left without redress, the Dáil has been told.
Women’s caucus to be set up for TDs and Senators
Female TDs and Senators have agreed to set up a caucus in the Houses of the Oireachtas.
State may be liable for illegal home repossessions – Green Party
he State could be liable for illegal home repossessions, according to the Green Party.
Rogue developers ‘should never be allowed to build again’, says Taoiseach
Catherine Martin raises issue of ‘inept, incompetent, greed-driven building standards’.
Green Party protests at US embassy over travel ban
Leader Eamon Ryan urges Taoiseach not to attend the White House on St Patrick’s Day
‘Don’t offer a shamrock to Donald Trump’ – protesters gather at US Embassy in Dublin
PROTESTERS gathered outside the US Embassy this evening with a message to Taoiseach Enda Kenny – ‘don’t offer a shamrock to Donald Trump on St Patrick’s Day’.
Green Party’s Catherine Martin on life, politics and everything.
Interviewed by Michael Smith just after her election as a TD