Suzanne Young
@suzannemyoung.bsky.social
Green Party Local Area Rep and An Taisce Climate Ambassador
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Two fantastic canvasses yesterday with two fantastic groups, thanks to Donna, Feljin, Hazel, Ray, and Roderic and everyone else who came out, especially those who came to both canvasses!
#DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland
#DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland
February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Two fantastic canvasses yesterday with two fantastic groups, thanks to Donna, Feljin, Hazel, Ray, and Roderic and everyone else who came out, especially those who came to both canvasses!
#DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland
#DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland
This is absolutely shocking !! How can this government make any claim to climate action when not only are they legislating for the unrestricted increase in flights, but they are also ensuring there is no way of limiting them based on their climate impacts?
An appalling proposal is hidden at the end of the Government’s Bill on the airport cap; it would exclude decisions under the legislation from the current obligation on almost all public bodies to consider their climate impact and to be consistent with climate objectives.
February 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This is absolutely shocking !! How can this government make any claim to climate action when not only are they legislating for the unrestricted increase in flights, but they are also ensuring there is no way of limiting them based on their climate impacts?
The Dublin Airport passenger cap is legal according to the ECJ. We should not be implementing the legislation to remove it. The infrastructure around the airport is not designed to deal with the additional capacity. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
February 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Dublin Airport passenger cap is legal according to the ECJ. We should not be implementing the legislation to remove it. The infrastructure around the airport is not designed to deal with the additional capacity. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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In the age of climate disruption, real security means investing massively in renewable energy, grids and storage. europeangreens.eu/news/busines...
Business as usual won’t save Europe
European Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
In the age of climate disruption, real security means investing massively in renewable energy, grids and storage. europeangreens.eu/news/busines...
No rental properties within HAP limits, but this government has prioritised the Short Term Lets over housing people in desperate need.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
No rental properties within HAP limits, but this government has prioritised the Short Term Lets over housing people in desperate need.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
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The sheer gormlessness of Ireland proposing to build a massive LNG terminal when even the right wing WSJ says it’s lunacy for Europe to depend on the US for anything important really is something to behold.
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Europe Needs to Learn Its Lesson: Stop Relying on Imported Energy
Growing reliance on American gas looks foolish given how unpredictable the White House has become.
www.wsj.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The sheer gormlessness of Ireland proposing to build a massive LNG terminal when even the right wing WSJ says it’s lunacy for Europe to depend on the US for anything important really is something to behold.
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Limiting the regulation of Short term let's to towns over 20k is creating an unregulated market in the rest of the country and prevents the enforcement of existing laws in the industry. This is bad for towns, tourism and compliant providers. It is particularly bad for people looking to buy a home
The government have watered down their plans again, this time to appease Michael Healy-Rae. We don't need a national policy on short-term lets, but we do need to give local authorities the ability to enforce planning regulations.
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Limiting the regulation of Short term let's to towns over 20k is creating an unregulated market in the rest of the country and prevents the enforcement of existing laws in the industry. This is bad for towns, tourism and compliant providers. It is particularly bad for people looking to buy a home
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Huge congrats to @greenparty.ie fingal councillor @davidhealy.bsky.social for submitting this motion to @fingal.ie for them to stop using X. A big win!
Thanks to my fellow councillors for agreeing unanimously that @fingal.ie should stop using X, especially mayor Tom O’Leary for taking the suspension of standing orders and John Smith for suggesting that approach.
Fingal County Council has decided to stop using X for its communications, except for emergency communications, @michaellanigan.bsky.social points out to me, after watching the meeting.
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Huge congrats to @greenparty.ie fingal councillor @davidhealy.bsky.social for submitting this motion to @fingal.ie for them to stop using X. A big win!
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Thanks to my fellow councillors for agreeing unanimously that @fingal.ie should stop using X, especially mayor Tom O’Leary for taking the suspension of standing orders and John Smith for suggesting that approach.
Fingal County Council has decided to stop using X for its communications, except for emergency communications, @michaellanigan.bsky.social points out to me, after watching the meeting.
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Thanks to my fellow councillors for agreeing unanimously that @fingal.ie should stop using X, especially mayor Tom O’Leary for taking the suspension of standing orders and John Smith for suggesting that approach.
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Hi, I’m Janet and I’m running to be your next TD for Dublin Central. Part of that means introducing myself on as many doors as possible, but it’s not something I usually do online, so bear with me while I get used to this!
February 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Hi, I’m Janet and I’m running to be your next TD for Dublin Central. Part of that means introducing myself on as many doors as possible, but it’s not something I usually do online, so bear with me while I get used to this!
CEFOI has submitted a to the consultation on Private Wire Legislation asking them to recognise the importance of community projects. The private wires legislation needs to reflect the needs of communities, not just the needs of large energy users like Data Centres.
Private wire legislation should support microgrids which are community-owned and renewables-based – CEFOI
Benefits of renewables-based, community-owned microgrids The Community Energy Federation of Ireland (CEFOI) recognises the potential for 100% community-owned renewables-based microgrids […]
Benefits of renewables-based, community-owned microgrids The Community Energy Federation of Ireland (CEFOI) recognises the potential for 100% community-owned renewables-based microgrids […]
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February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
CEFOI has submitted a to the consultation on Private Wire Legislation asking them to recognise the importance of community projects. The private wires legislation needs to reflect the needs of communities, not just the needs of large energy users like Data Centres.
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We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
February 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
Why are we constantly demonising e scooters? Car users cause far more issues for pedestrians 50km in towns, parking on footpaths, ignoring crossings. This list is endless. Enforcing existing rules for escooters will make them safer. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
February 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Why are we constantly demonising e scooters? Car users cause far more issues for pedestrians 50km in towns, parking on footpaths, ignoring crossings. This list is endless. Enforcing existing rules for escooters will make them safer. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Another example of how this government is sidelining climate action. At a time when we are experiencing massive flooding it is indeed reckless.
Minister disbands department’s climate division in move branded ‘reckless’ by Greens – The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Minister disbands department’s climate division in move branded ‘reckless’ by Greens – The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Another example of how this government is sidelining climate action. At a time when we are experiencing massive flooding it is indeed reckless.
Minister disbands department’s climate division in move branded ‘reckless’ by Greens – The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Minister disbands department’s climate division in move branded ‘reckless’ by Greens – The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Thank Green Party, it's St Bridget's Day.
February 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Thank Green Party, it's St Bridget's Day.
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay. Want to help BirdwatchIreland.bsky.social with their surveys? Find out more here: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/sur...
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay. Want to help BirdwatchIreland.bsky.social with their surveys? Find out more here: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/sur...
1 Metro Train replaces 600 cars. That statistics alone imakes the argument for public transport investment. We need the funding ratio of 2:1, PT: Roads returned.
Dublin’s MetroLink myths, misinformation, and misdirection: Capacity is key – IrishCycle.com irishcycle.com/2026/01/28/d...
Dublin’s MetroLink myths, misinformation, and misdirection: Capacity is key – IrishCycle.com irishcycle.com/2026/01/28/d...
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
1 Metro Train replaces 600 cars. That statistics alone imakes the argument for public transport investment. We need the funding ratio of 2:1, PT: Roads returned.
Dublin’s MetroLink myths, misinformation, and misdirection: Capacity is key – IrishCycle.com irishcycle.com/2026/01/28/d...
Dublin’s MetroLink myths, misinformation, and misdirection: Capacity is key – IrishCycle.com irishcycle.com/2026/01/28/d...
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Went out to call on some constituents and also check storm damage.
Storm Chandra should remind us that the impacts of climate change will be for more costly than delivering climate action.
Oh I also got elected Deputy Leader of @greenparty.ie yesterday. Come join the fight against climate change!
Storm Chandra should remind us that the impacts of climate change will be for more costly than delivering climate action.
Oh I also got elected Deputy Leader of @greenparty.ie yesterday. Come join the fight against climate change!
January 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Went out to call on some constituents and also check storm damage.
Storm Chandra should remind us that the impacts of climate change will be for more costly than delivering climate action.
Oh I also got elected Deputy Leader of @greenparty.ie yesterday. Come join the fight against climate change!
Storm Chandra should remind us that the impacts of climate change will be for more costly than delivering climate action.
Oh I also got elected Deputy Leader of @greenparty.ie yesterday. Come join the fight against climate change!
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John Gibbons, author of The Lie of the Land: A Game Plan for Ireland in the Climate Crisis, will speak at a public meeting in the Marine Hotel, Sutton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th February.
January 24, 2026 at 10:08 PM
John Gibbons, author of The Lie of the Land: A Game Plan for Ireland in the Climate Crisis, will speak at a public meeting in the Marine Hotel, Sutton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th February.
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Spoke with Olivia Kelly @irishtimes.com my frustration about the lack of coordination between different government agencies to put in infrastructure in a timely, not wasteful & with the least disruption, feels like we are sinking backwards. There's simply no climate leader at the helm #climateaction
January 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Spoke with Olivia Kelly @irishtimes.com my frustration about the lack of coordination between different government agencies to put in infrastructure in a timely, not wasteful & with the least disruption, feels like we are sinking backwards. There's simply no climate leader at the helm #climateaction
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This Saturday marks the anniversary of #StormEowyn, the worst storm ever to hit the country.
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This Saturday marks the anniversary of #StormEowyn, the worst storm ever to hit the country.
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
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Honoured to be nominated by members from across the island of Ireland for the Green Party Deputy Leadership election.
In the face of climate breakdown, housing crisis, rising inequality, and global uncertainty, the Greens are needed more than ever.
www.thejournal.ie/green-party-...
In the face of climate breakdown, housing crisis, rising inequality, and global uncertainty, the Greens are needed more than ever.
www.thejournal.ie/green-party-...
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
Chu will go up against Louth Councillor Marianne Butler for the deputy leadership.
www.thejournal.ie
January 21, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Honoured to be nominated by members from across the island of Ireland for the Green Party Deputy Leadership election.
In the face of climate breakdown, housing crisis, rising inequality, and global uncertainty, the Greens are needed more than ever.
www.thejournal.ie/green-party-...
In the face of climate breakdown, housing crisis, rising inequality, and global uncertainty, the Greens are needed more than ever.
www.thejournal.ie/green-party-...
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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 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
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 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
January 18, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
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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Should Elon Musk & X be held accountable for child sexual abuse materials? Yes.
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Hazel Chu: Grok creates fake, sexualised images without consent and government is OK with that?
The Green Party councillor says the government’s decision to turn a blind eye to AI generation of sexual imagery without consent is not innovation, it’s negligence.
www.thejournal.ie
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Should Elon Musk & X be held accountable for child sexual abuse materials? Yes.
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
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So a judge says "Cyclists have become a nightmare in Dublin?"
Actually cycling is much more of a nightmare rather than cyclists. We need to focus on making walking and cycling safer on our streets.
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Actually cycling is much more of a nightmare rather than cyclists. We need to focus on making walking and cycling safer on our streets.
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
January 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM
So a judge says "Cyclists have become a nightmare in Dublin?"
Actually cycling is much more of a nightmare rather than cyclists. We need to focus on making walking and cycling safer on our streets.
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Actually cycling is much more of a nightmare rather than cyclists. We need to focus on making walking and cycling safer on our streets.
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...