The Green Effect The transformative partner in Government, delivering for the climate, thriving communities, and an equal and just society. Filter by topic Climate Community Equality Families Policy category AnyAgricultureAlternatives to GDPAnimal WelfareArts and CultureAssisted DyingBiodiversityCarbon DividendCitizens’ Wealth FundClimateCommunity EmpowermentCorporate Criminal Liability and SanctionsDefenceDisabilityEnergyEqualityFamilyFlexible WorkingForestryHomelessnessHousingInternational DevelopmentNeutralityPlanningPolitical ReformPublic BankingSite Value TaxSocial Welfare & Social ProtectionTown Centre FirstTransportUniversal Basic IncomeWomen Year Any20192020202120222023 Search Climate Created grants to insulate homes which saves both money and energy. Learn more Families Delivered 50% reduction in childcare fees. Learn more Community Delivered the first new public holiday in three decades. Learn more Climate Delivered €90m budget for nature and wildlife. More for nature Climate Doubled local biodiversity funding. More for nature Community Enshrined right of employees to work from home. Learn more Equality Equal opportunity for women in sport Learn more Climate Greens expand paid parent leave to 9 weeks Learn more Climate Hiked spending on footpaths and cycle lanes by 600%. Learn more Climate Introduced Circular Economy Act to phase out single use plastic. Learn more Community Introduced pilot scheme to create a Basic Income for artists. Learn more Community Introducing Cost Rental Homes to Ireland Learn more Climate MetroLink secured by Green Minister Learn more Climate Passed first ever legally binding law to halve carbon emissions by 2030. Learn more Climate Scrapped VAT and planning permission for solar panels Learn more Climate Secured a three-fold increase in funding for organic farming. Learn more Climate Secured €1.3 billion investment in Irish forestry. Learn more Climate Slashed public transport fares by 20% and over 50% for young people. Learn more Climate Started paying households and communities for excess solar power. Learn more Community Strengthened the protection of children online through Coimisiún na Meán. Learn more Climate Tripled the size of marine protected areas. Learn more Climate €3bn Climate & Nature Fund Learn more
