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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thanks @irishtimes.com for publishing my letter in today’s weekend edition. Government parties should fund the public transport network properly and run the timetable already published: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Sir,

Cllr John Kennedy, (Letters, September 24th) asks passengers to see an extra 60c a day as the cost of a better public transport service. Many of us would settle for the service we are already paying for.

Ghost buses remain a persistent feature of Dublin’s public transport network: services that appear on Real-Time Passenger Information displays and apps, but never arrive. The Minister for Transport has called cancellation rates on some routes unacceptable, and the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been penalising operators over reliability. None of that is a revenue problem. Those journeys are already funded. Fixing them costs the passenger nothing.

Neither will fare increases deliver the 140 new services promised for 2027. New services need buses, depots and road space - and those are financed through capital expenditure, not from fares. Government's planned fare increases will cut passenger numbers according to NTA data. Some people will cancel their journeys while others will be back in cars.

On the NTA's own figures, a 15 per cent increase on fares raises about €80 million. It costs the commuter roughly €140 a year and it buys no improvement in what actually turns up. Shoppers learned to call this kind of deal shrinkflation: the same price, a smaller product. Here passengers are asked to pay more for a service that is already falling short.

Government parties should fund the network properly, and run the timetable already published.

Yours,

Eva Dowling
Green Party Councillor for Stillorgan
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,
Marine Road,
Dún Laoghaire.

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My thoughts are with MHR and I wish him a speedy recovery. Every politician, from the Taoiseach to a county councillor, should be able to undertake their work in safety.

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Students from Gaza have been offered places in Irish universities - but refused visas over paperwork. Join the student-led protest today at 16:30 outside the Department of Justice, St Stephen’s Green, where @hazelchu.bsky.social and I will be speaking #LetThemStudy! #Gaza #FreePalestine

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Palestinian students are having their study visas refused. Ministers Lawless and O’Callaghan must intervene. The Irish Universities Association (IUA) should speak publicly on behalf of the students and its member universities

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 08/07/2026

e-scooters marketed at 6 year olds? No thanks! We need to tackle illegal e-scooters at the point of sale instead of trying to play catch-up once they're on the road. The law says it's illegal for anyone under 16 to use them on public roads and that they should be limited to 20km/h.

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Green Party statement on strategic direction of Research Ireland. We endorse the academic Open Letter demanding a strategic pivot for Research Ireland The Green Party backs AMLÉ and Postgraduate Workers Organisation calls for full workers' rights for PhD researchers greenparty.ie/news/ministe...

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Minister must intervene: Research Ireland strategy threatens Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Blue Sky research | Green Party

- Green Party endorses the academic Open Letter demanding a strategic pivot for Research Ireland - -Green Party backs AMLÉ and Postgraduate Workers Organisation calls for full workers' rights for PhD ...

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Very happy to get free suncream in our parks this summer! An idea from the winter, making us safer in summer. Thanks to the SunSmart team at the Irish Cancer Society who brought this idea to me last year.

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The US Ambassador's residence is in the Phoenix Park and the US Embassy is in Ballsbridge, quite some distance from O'Connell Street. The Martin-Harris-Lowry axis of uselessness can take blame for a lot but they don't control the global oil prices.

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

My letter in today’s Irish Times, responding to Maria Steen’s column (04.04.26): The impact of pay inequality on birth rates www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

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The impact of pay inequality on birth rates

Maria Steen’s argument does women a disservice

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thanks to the Dublin People for reporting on progress I've been making with the National Transport Authority for a Dublin Mountains bus service from Dundrum. In other news, our petition has now gone beyond 1,000 signatures! Add your voice here: change.org/dublin-mountains-bus

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This crossing was something I made a pre-election promise on, and I'm thrilled to let you know that it'll be installed in the coming months. Full details at oisinoconnor.com/ballinteer #roadsafety #ballinteer #zebracrossing

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Dublin City Council took up a crucial question this week: how many homes should we build, and where? Building our way out of the housing crisis has to be at the core of our thinking, otherwise the crisis will just roll on.

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We do daytime culture brilliantly in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, but our night-time offering could be - and used to be - so much better

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Following the announcement that up to 150 research positions at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) are at risk @greenparty.ie has called for a fundamental overhaul of the Government’s approach to research funding

Research is not a ‘gig economy’
Green Party responds to Trinity funding loss

Following the announcement that up to 150 research positions at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) are at risk, the Green Party has called for a fundamental overhaul of the Government’s approach to research funding.

Speaking on the immediate uncertainty facing researchers in Ireland, Green Party Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Councillor for Stillorgan, Eva Dowling said:

“Research should not be treated like a ‘gig economy’. The situation at Trinity College Dublin is the direct result of a fundamental flaw in how the Government treats research, science and innovation. Successive ministers have prioritised short-term 'ribbon-cutting' exercises over building a robust, world-class research ecosystem.

I have written to the Minister asking that he engage with the affected research staff, universities and unions urgently. The ongoing uncertainty in the science community is unacceptable. ”

Green Party Leader Roderic O’Gorman TD added:

“Ireland punches above its weight when it comes to excellence in research but we cannot build a sustainable knowledge economy on a precarious funding model.

Countries we admire like Denmark and Switzerland have built thriving indigenous research, startup and enterprise sectors with: strong doctoral pipelines; deep public-private collaboration; and a national commitment to translating research into home-grown companies. To make this possible we need a robust, sustainable long-term commitment to funding research across all disciplines, making research a viable career path for graduates in Ireland.”

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📣Good news: the Cabinteely Greenway is approved!

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 08/03/2026

Facts matter. Quoting a worst case scenario figure as the estimated cost for a project is incredibly damaging for such a vital project. I'm glad they took my letter though!

€20bn MetroLink price tag misleading

Madam — Your report last week claimed that Dublin’s MetroLink “is expected to cost more than €20bn” (‘Metrolink workers could be housed in pre-fabs, officials suggest’, March 1).

The latest cost estimate for MetroLink is around €9.5bn. The higher figure is an unlikely worst-case scenario. It is neither factual nor fair to present it as the expected cost. It’s misleading and confusing and undermines public confidence in a much-needed project.

Councillor Feljin Jose, Phibsboro, Dublin 7

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The country needs more homes built. But in our area, it seems our calls for good planning are being ignored. I spoke with David McCullagh recently on the need for government to build schools in our area - the area that's delivering more homes than any other. 1/2

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Ireland cannot outsource its future to FDI alone. Research Ireland’s long-anticipated strategy does not match the scale of the opportunity that exists in Ireland, nor the urgency, given the ongoing geopolitical disruption www.greenparty.ie/news/busines...

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“Business as usual” won’t build a world-class research sector: Green Party responds to Research Ireland’s newly launched strategy | Green Party

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 22/02/2026

What a great Sunday morning! It’s sunny, we’re up in the polls, @hazelchu.bsky.social is on Brendan O’Connor’s panel @rteradio1.bsky.social at 11, and @irishindosport.bsky.social has a brilliant interview with @janetphorner.bsky.social

Janet Horner is profiled in the Sunday Independent

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Great profile of @janetphorner.bsky.social in the Sunday Independent today

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 20/02/2026

Did you know that more people can now vote in Seanad election? Register before the 26th of February here: seanadvoter.ie @rodericogorman.bsky.social @younggreens.ie @evadowling.bsky.social @janetphorner.bsky.social

Green party’s Roderic O’Gorman, Eva Dowling, Janet Horner and Adam Devine pose with a ballot box at TU Dublin

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

There’s still time to check seanadvoter.ie and get registered for the new Seanad Higher Education constituency before the February 26th deadline. Please don’t assume you’re on the list as voters on the previous NUI and TCD panels were not automatically added to this new register.

The Green Party together with the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas are urging eligible voters to check the new Higher Education Seanad Constituency register in advance of the 2026 deadline on Thursday, 26th February. Recent graduates and graduates of newly designated institutions will be eligible to vote for the first time.

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Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD, Dublin West
Eva Dowling, Green Party Councillor and Higher Education Spokesperson (pink scarf)
Adam Devine, Co-chair of the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas, and Drogheda Urban LEA Representative
Janet Horner, Green Party Cathaoirleach and Councillor, and Dublin Central by-election candidate

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

My letter to the editor of the Irish Times (28.01.26) this week calling out Fine Gael hypocrisy over car parking charges

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Drone technologies are moving fast - and legislation needs to keep pace 🚁 My bill to regulate commercial drone activity will this week advance to second stage in the Dáil. The Bill sets out clear rules on planning permission and noise complaints as drones become more common in our skies.

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

With Trumps threats to Greenland’s independence growing every day, a strong EU response is vital. I’m calling on the Taoiseach to urgently brief Opposition leaders on the possible use of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and the impact on Ireland of the new tariffs threat 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺

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Cllr Hazel Chu @hazelchu.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

1/2 In light of the violations by Grok the X AI chatbot let's look at the gap in Irish law. There's an apparent and dangerous gap in the law. Under Coco's law that got enacted in 2020 the sharing of deepfake and harmful content is illegal so is the using of such material for harrassment. However

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Christmas and a peaceful 2026! Council offices are closed and will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026. You can still reach out to me or council offices if anything arises over the break: edowling@cllr.dlcoco.ie | info@dlrcoco.ie or just text/whatsapp me 📸 throwback from 2023 Cabinteely Park

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thank you Caoimhe Butterly, Greta Thunberg and Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb of Médecins Sans Frontières for your words this evening in @bfcdublin.bsky.social linking climate justice with social justice in Gaza and elsewhere.

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Joined cross-party opposition at Leinster House this morning, calling for the Student Accommodation Strategy to be published. Students and families have waited long enough. It’s time to publish it now. 📸 @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social @greenpartyie.bsky.social

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I am calling on the Minister to publish the awaited Student Accommodation Strategy without delay following reports that private landlords will be allowed to increase rents for students outside of the Department of Housing rental caps: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...

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Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps | Green Party

Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We are ready for the Galway West By-election 💪

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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Delighted that my nomination as Green Party Candidate for Galway West By-election has now been ratified by the executive. Looking forward to working with members and supporters in the campaign ahead.

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Traffic in Dublin has gotten crazy the past few weeks. But the new government is taking money away from public transport projects that could deal with it. We could have had a new DART station and improved lines at Heuston and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. But no. Roads instead.

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 01/12/2025

🌻 We are so proud of our 5 Green mayors of EU capital cities as they show the way for all cities in their countries and in Europe. 💚 Local elections have the most direct impact on our day-to-day. It starts at the local level and then spreads to national.

We now have Green Mayors in 5 EU capitals!” shows a simplified map of Europe with five highlighted countries. Circular portraits of five mayors appear around the map, each connected by a colored arrow to their respective capital city: Sisse Marie Welling (Copenhagen, Denmark), Femke Halsema (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Viesturs Kleinbergs (Riga, Latvia), Gergely Karácsony (Budapest, Hungary), and Tomislav Tomašević (Zagreb, Croatia). Each portrait includes a small national flag and the label “Green Mayor of” followed by the city name.

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

We won't always make popular decisions but at the very least we could make fair decisions. Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil would prefer to angrily shut down debate, rather than hear criticism of their rent hikes on the least well off while giving the maximum tax cut to homeowners.

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Cllr Hazel Chu @hazelchu.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

From Metro to Dart+ South West to the Luas, this week has shown clearly how this Government is hell bent on sabotaging itself when it comes to providing sustainable Public Transport infrastructure for Ireland instead opting for more roads. #transport #luas #metro #dart @greenpartyie.bsky.social

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Last night Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil balanced a €9m hole in our council’s budget, caused by giving a 15pc tax cut in Local Property Tax, by hiking council tenants rents and increasing car parking charges and green waste charges.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 15/11/2025

This was probably the biggest climate demonstration in Ireland since 2019-2020! A huge Green Party turnout at the National Climate March today to call on the government to stop the U-turns and get serious about climate action, nature restoration and ending fossil fuels.

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Their emissions grew last year by 9% to 16 million tonnes of CO2, the most polluting airline in Europe. Media organisations make a choice to highlight their financials, but not their destruction of our stable climate.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 28/10/2025

There's still time to apply for our new comms officer role - full details in the link below, share with someone you think would be a great fit! #GreenJobs

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Congratulations to our President Elect Catherine Connolly. An incredible result achieved by thousands of volunteers from parties, independents & people active in politics for the first time. Thanks to @greenpartyie.bsky.social reps & members around the country who campaigned as part of this movement

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Cllr Oisín O'Connor @oisinoconnordublin.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Congratulations Catherine Connolly, our next President of Ireland! Your Green team in Rathdown delighted to have a President that is serious about inequality, the climate crisis and calling out genocide. Final result in Dublin Rathdown: Connolly 51% Humphreys 40% Gavin 9%

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The Taoiseach creates a false choice here. Climate Action is about making life better, making energy cheaper, making our atmosphere cleaner. But that requires leadership. We see none from this Government.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 07/10/2025

It's official. They're giving big restaurant chains a massive tax cut, costing nearly €700m in the #VAT cut to hospitality. For that kind of money you could: 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty 🚌 Make public transport free

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Cllr Eva Dowling @evadowling.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Students are being short-changed on their fees, accommodation and transport. I encourage all students and their families to attend the ‘Flip the Fees’ protest on Monday 6th at 12pm outside the Dept. of Higher Education. www.greenparty.ie/news/student...

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Students are being short-changed on fees, accommodation and transport | Green Party

Students are being short-changed on fees, accommodation and transport

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 03/10/2025

We’re deeply saddened to hear of Manchán’s passing. A candidate for the party in 2016, he was more importantly a passionate and skilled advocate for Irish language and culture, and an appreciation for the beauty and importance of nature. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Probably the most important thing the government could do this budget? Start saving. Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.

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