Done Deal: The 8th Environment Action Programme
I came into the political arena very reluctantly. It all started with a phone call from Eamon Ryan. It was a bit comical, looking back....
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- Oct 21, 2021
- 4 min
The Right to a Healthy Environment
There will be no human rights on a dead planet. There will be no jobs, no equality, no democracy, education, culture or freedom. That’s...
- Sep 23, 2021
- 4 min
Autumn 2021 – Some Personal Thoughts
Over the course of the recent global week to ACT4SDGs, I addressed the European Assembly at the Global People’s Assembly. It was an event...
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
The Personal Tragedy of Afghanistan Cannot be Underestimated
I found it hard to sleep last night with the thoughts going around my head. I was thinking, as I lay there in my bed, of the many women,...
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
Pride Month
At a local, national and international level, June has been quite the Pride Month. In a year in which, in Ireland and other countries,...
- May 28, 2021
- 3 min
Ireland Stands up for Palestine
It has been a week to be proud of for Ireland, who have shown support and anger at the plight of the Palestinian people. I’m proud of the...
- Apr 27, 2021
- 4 min
A Climate Bill & A Climate Law
In a fortnight that saw the launch of the European Climate Law at EU level, and the Climate Bill at home in Ireland, we’ve been going...
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
Syria: 10 Years On
As the restrictions, hardships and widespread global tragedy of Covid-19 continues, this week I’ve been looking at an area of such...
- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 min
Towards Renewables: The Energy Transition Ahead
The benefits of improving your home energy set-up and moving towards more green, energy-efficient models are clear. You become more...
- Jan 14, 2021
- 4 min
Looking Ahead to 2021
It has been a strange new year. I’ve been attempting the usual resolution-making and contemplation of the past 12 months, as I like to do...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Taking Stock During Challenging Times
July 2020 West Cork People: https://westcorkpeople.ie/environment/taking-stock/ Opinion Piece As we catch our breaths after the...
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Time to Listen and see Racism Globally as a Climate Justice Issue
Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan Speaks out as Ireland and the World sees Massive Anti-Racism Mobilisation Watching the unfolding events...
- Mar 30, 2020
- 3 min
Coping with COVID-19 and a New Way of Living and Working
There really isn’t much positive to say in relation to Covid-19. As we face into the unknown, people are suffering and consumed with...
- Feb 9, 2020
- 4 min
From Brexit to the Irish Fishing Industry, an Emotional Week…
In the midst of the madness of a couple of weeks that have been a whirlwind of General Election and Brexit madness, the grounding point...
- Nov 18, 2019
- 4 min
Time to Stop Investing in Fossil Fuels; The European Investment Bank Agrees
It was a glorious, sunny, albeit chilly weekend in Tramore – I was lucky to be home for the few days of sunshine and a catch up with...
- Sep 23, 2019
- 5 min
Activist/ MEP in Awe of Young Strikers
I’ve done a lot of reflecting over the weekend and to say I am proud and awed by the young people of Waterford, Ireland and the entire...
- Jun 1, 2019
- 4 min
Final Days at the ‘Office’
Waterford MEP Reflects on Leaving Seanad for New Position. As I pack to get ready for my first official day as an MEP, I’m trying to make...
- May 1, 2019
- 4 min
Finding ways to Support Farmers and Fishers in Just Transition
In the wake of the Dáil declaring a national Biodiversity and Climate Change Emergency last week, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. I’ve...
- Sep 10, 2017
- 4 min
She Who Must Not Be Named – Observations on Menopause.
I was standing before an academic panel in WIT, preparing for the last practice run at the presentation of my final dissertation on food...
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