TDs and Senators should be issued with a special travel pass, rather than claiming costly mileage, in order to slash expenses. This is just one of the radical proposals put forward by Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin, who has called for a direct payment system that could save the taxpayer up to €10 million, completely [...]
Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin is calling on the new Government to firmly rule out nuclear power generation as an option for Ireland following on from extensive lobbying by pro-nuclear campaigners. Senator Ó Brolcháin is concerned that the Government has left the door open for a possible move towards nuclear power in the agreed programme [...]
It’s full steam ahead for Oranmore Railway Station, according to Galway election candidate, Niall Ó Brolcháin. Senator Ó Brolcháin has welcomed news that work at the station will soon get underway. “Work is due to start shortly at the Oranmore Railway Station and I am delighted that the go-ahead has been sanctioned,” said Senator Ó [...]
Galway Green Senator, Niall Ó Brolcháin, is convinced that cutting red tape is vital to help us get out of the economic and political black hole we find ourselves in. “Administrative reform is crucial to the future prosperity of our country”, said Senator Ó Brolcháin. “Right now we all need to put our shoulders to [...]
Galway Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin is calling on home owners to sign up for insulation grants under the Home Energy Savings Scheme and the Warmer Homes Scheme before the General Election to ensure that they don’t miss out. “Home owners in receipt of fuel allowance who have owned their houses for over 5 years are [...]
#4 Changes to VRT and Motor Tax for new cars registered after 1 July 2008. Both taxes will be based on the carbon dioxide emissions rather than engine size, rewarding people who buy more efficient cars. For more information, see: Green Party Press Release Dept. of the Environment website RTÉ News story The Green Party [...]
Galway Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin has encouraged everyone to make sure they are on the electoral register for the upcoming election. “I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that this is the most significant election in the history of the State” said Senator Ó Brolcháin. “It’s very important that everyone should be able to [...]
Green Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin has backed himself to win a seat in the next General Election in Galway West, to take advantage of the exceptionally generous odds from local Fine Gael bookie John Mulholland. Any winnings will go to a local Galway charity. According to Sen. Ó Brolcháin “After being odds on to win [...]
Galway Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin has vowed to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for the last seat in Galway West in the rapidly approaching General Election in order to provide a Green voice for Galway. “While I have been written off by the pundits and the politicians, I am not going to roll over and play [...]
Galway Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin has called on the opposition parties to support the Climate Change Bill when it comes before the Seanad. “If anyone had any remaining doubts about the urgency of climate change legislation”, said Senator Ó Brolcháin, “they need only look back at the weather conditions we had over Christmas.” “This was [...]
