Author Archives: Dave Gibson

Victory Patrick Costello T. D.

Posted on 19/02/2020 by Dave Gibson

In the end the transfers all fell the right way and we have a new green T D for Dublin South Central – thanks to all who trusted us! Now the real work begins: Housing, Health, Education, Jobs – all … Continue reading →

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#GE2020 Patrick Costello #1

Posted on 02/02/2020 by Dave Gibson

PATRICK COSTELLO is the Green Party candidate for the Dublin South Central constituency in next month’s election to Dail Eireann. We’re looking for your first preference #1 vote.  Raised, educated, living and working in the Rathgar/ Rathmines/ Ranelagh area. After … Continue reading →

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GE2020 Patrick Costello Vote#1

Posted on 16/01/2020 by Dave Gibson
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Past & Future

Posted on 16/12/2019 by Dave Gibson

Congratulation to Joe O’Brien on winning the Dublin Fingal by-election. And to the three less successful Green Party candidates and the hundreds of tireless canvassers who walked miles for a better future. There are two types of people in the … Continue reading →

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Electric Vehicles and the Climate Action Plan 2019

Posted on 21/10/2019 by Dave Gibson

A motion was put to Policy Council in October 2019: “ In view of the Government objective of having 10% of all vehicles in Ireland being zero emission vehicles by 2020 it is proposed that all new public buildings should … Continue reading →

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Walking the tightrope

Posted on 17/07/2019 by Dave Gibson

Many delegates to The Green Party Convention spoke strongly that reliance by Governments and politicans on the capitalist market forces and consumers to meet the challenges of Climate Change would not only fail but accelerate the impending end of life … Continue reading →

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Thank YOU for supporting the Green Party May 2019

Posted on 02/07/2019 by Dave Gibson

Our candidates  were ALL elected councillors for Dublin City Council after the election on May 24th 2019:  Councillor Patrick Costello – Kimmage – Rathmines Ward (East Crumlin, Kimmage, Terenure, Rathmines west, Rathgar, Rathfarnham) “I stand for investing in communities – … Continue reading →

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Empowering Women leads to Climate Justice and maybe Salvation for All

Posted on 17/05/2019 by Dave Gibson

Watching Dr Edward Cameron speak at the annual EPA lecture in the Mansion House, Dublin on Friday 17th May brought home some uncomfortable facts to me. To my mind, Ireland has generally been an equal opportunity country, with talent and … Continue reading →

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Healthy Food Healthy City

Posted on 23/04/2019 by Dave Gibson

We all eat and we all care about what we eat. Join Sophie Nicoullaud, Green Party local election candidate on Thursday May 2nd 2019 for Healthy Food Healthy City. The Green Kitchen Cafe and Garden Centre, 12 Walkinstown Green (beside … Continue reading →

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Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground

Posted on 05/03/2019 by Dave Gibson

The transition to 100% renewable energy raises profound questions for the future of our communities and infrastructure, including: Can we produce enough renewable energy to power all the cars and trucks we have today? If not, how should our transportation … Continue reading →

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