The Green Party today pledged to spend three times more on public transport than roads if it formed part of the next government.

Launching its transport manifesto '75:25 Transport Vision' in Dublin, Green transport spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe said:

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe has welcomed extra funding for local authorities to tackle the effects of severe weather.

Environment Minister John Gormley announced an additional €15 million in contingency funding for local authorities to cover exceptional costs associated with the extreme weather currently being experienced. The money will be available for those local authorities most in need of supplementary funding, as a contribution to exceptional costs as a result of the weather.

Deputy Cuffe said:

Minister for Sustainable Transport, Ciarán Cuffe TD opened the Conference on Creating a Walking Zone in Sligo at the Glasshouse Hotel.

Speech by Ciarán Cuffe in Dáil Eireann on a Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin - 3 November 2010

The Green Party has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to approve a Railway Order for Metro North. Speaking as news of the approval emerged, Ciarán Cuffe, Minister of State for Sustainable Transport, said: "Today's decision is an important step forward for Dublin. Metro North can change the shape of Dublin for the better over the next century. 4,000 direct construction jobs will be created as well as 2,000 indirect jobs during the construction period.

Dublin Bus is making changes that will result in a simpler, more reliable and more direct Dublin Bus service from later this month. There will be more direct and faster services with even timetabling that eliminates ‘bunching’ and the uncertainty of not knowing when your bus will arrive.

Some residents may have a slightly longer walk to the bus stop as result of these changes, but for high frequency services to the city centre such as the 46a, the bus they get on will have arrived quicker and will arrive at their destination faster.

Ciarán Cuffe TD has welcomed the start of works on Crofton Road which will improve pedestrian access to Dún Laoghaire Dart Station. This is part of an overall upgrade to the Metals Walkway and Marine Road.

Ciarán Cuffe TD for Dún Laoghaire said: 

 "Many of the planned improvements for Dún Laoghaire town reflect the wishes of local residents and business owners as expressed at the Vision for Dún Laoghaire public meeting I held in July.

The Green Party have pledged their support to help local residents and business owners solve the problem of Dún Laoghaire’s vacant shop units following a successful public meeting in the Kingston Hotel last night (6 July 2010).

Over 180 residents and business owners attended the meeting held by Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe and were shown presentations on how the town can be improved through planning, heritage, the arts, and supporting local businesses.

Ciarán Cuffe TD, and Minister for Sustainable Transport, today marked National Walk to School Week 2010 by visiting St Brigids Girls National School in Cabinteely.

National Walk to School Week, which runs from Monday 17th to Friday 21st May in Green-Schools across the country, encourages pupils, parents and teachers to walk to school through events such as Walk on Wednesday, Feet First Fridays, sponsored walks and walking fancy dress competitions.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe said:

The Green Party has today welcomed the announcement by Dublin Bus that it is to overhaul the bus network and provide a more efficient service for Dublin’s bus commuters.

Ciaran Cuffe, TD for Dún Laoghaire said: