Is it too much to ask that our streets should be safe enough for kids to walk to school without either adult supervision or funny clothes?

Or that we locate the responsibility for road safety with drivers rather than with our most vulnerable road users?

Housing challenge - Some older people want to downsize but numbers don't add up_ideas here: encourage building units designed for aging_developer tax credits to build old age accessible housing, planning changes for secondary dwellings= backyard cottages npr.org/2024/04/18/124…

'It is wrong and inconsistent for the EU and other countries to sanction Russia yet lose their voice, their outrage, when it comes to imposing sanctions on Israel.'

- Catherine Martin TD addressing #GPRally24

#KeepGoingGreen #GlasúAbú

As other political parties flip flop on the nature restoration law and dilute their ambition on climate action, Greens in Europe are consistent in policies and values.

#GPRally24 #KeepGoingGreen #GlasúAbú

This alternative politics based on fear and division is on the rise.

The Republic we adhere and aspire to is a tolerant one, respectful of every colour or creed, celebrating diversity and providing shelter to those in need.

- @eamonryan

#KeepGoingGreen #GPRally24

Read all about the #Barriers2Galway map in this weeks Connacht/CityTribune

Thanks again to Cllr. Niall Murphy for the continued support of this project

A fundraising table quiz for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) on Tuesday 16th April commencing at 7.30pm in the Oslo Pub Salthill. Galway poet and novelist Elaine Feeney will be calling the questions. Tables of 4 at €10 per head. Hosted by Abortion Access Campaign West

RSA always put the responsibility on children, not motorists.

My daughter is forced through an RSA presentation in school every year on how to be a safe pedestrian. But RSA have never compelled me to do a safer driving course.

I did not have the budget of #RisingTides and
Philip Boucher-Hayes so I did the short version. There is someone at the door...

An important step - the Irish Government will recognise Palestinian statehood with other like-minded nations once discussions on an Arab-led peace initiative are complete. This is the right thing to do & is timed to support wider efforts to deliver peace. rte.ie/news/middle-ea…

Help return Cllr. Niall Murphy to Galway City Council. You donation, large or small, will help pay for leaflets and advertising for my campaign, so that I can continue to work on transport, the environment and good city planning for Galway. gofundme.com/f/return-cllr-…

Overcrowding on the Heuston to Galway train. This lad got on at Portarlington and sadly there were no seats left. Hope we'll see the new carriages soon to meet this demand Iarnród Éireann #Portarlington #Galway

Not before time - well done on taking this step to reduce our investment in Israel - but we need to do more.

FINAL CALL – The deadline to have your say on the proposed Clifden Railway Bridge project is Thursday April 11. 

Email your views to [email protected] or complete the short online survey at galwaycity.ie/gccapps/index.…

Good to see Green Party councillor Cllr. David Healy ensuring press access to council SPC meeting in spite of some bizarre rules trying to prevent them

Picked up some bottles around the playground this morning. Cashed them in and got 2 donuts for the cycle home. Moral of the story: If a 6 year old can do it…
Re-turn

In Gaza, 'every person, the first thing they want to tell me in English or Arabic is 'We need food,’' says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder. 'They are saying that because their assumption is the world doesn’t know, because how would this be allowed to happen if the world knew?'

Clean water ( like clean air) are very democratic environmental measures. We all benefit equally. Rich and poor are equally entitled to a clean environment. Well done Minister Noonan. Malcolm Noonan T.D.