
Eamon Ryan
Eamon Ryan discussed the potential of electric vehicles as backup power sources for homes, prompting a letter response about the practicality of such a solution.
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Eamon Ryan is a former Green Party leader and ex-minister for the environment and climate.
Where are Ireland’s Greenest Places 2026? Cast your vote here – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is chair of the European Commission’s housing advisory board and a judge on Ireland’s Greenest Places.
Eamon Ryan on why you should enter Ireland’s Greenest Places – The Irish TimesWhen it was reported in 2024 that an unnamed Russian agent was installed somewhere in the Oireachtas, members stood up in the chambers one after another to self-declare that they were not him, while Eamon Ryan even suggested the man be publicly named.
What to do if you suspect a spy in your midst in Ireland – The Irish TimesThen minister for transport Eamon Ryan approved the Roads Bill to provide for information sharing with local authorities.
Minister faces criticism after ‘crucial’ road safety Bill delayed until Dáil returns – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is the former minister mentioned in relation to O’Donnell's protected disclosures.
State agency chief executive ‘pestered’ personnel boss for assurances on top job, WRC hears – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan was the minister for the environment to whom O'Donell submitted a protected disclosure.
Former Inland Fisheries Ireland chief claims he was threatened by board chair after suspending his brother – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan was the leader of the Green Party and Conlan's former boss.
former government advisers and what they did next – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is referenced as a former minister for the environment who set targets for emissions.
‘When there’s too much internal criticism, the party doesn’t do well’ – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is the president of the House Advisory Board.
Moedas integra o Conselho Consultivo para a Habitação, mas faltou a muitas reuniões | VerdadeiroEamon Ryan reappointed Basil Geoghegan as DAA chairman in 2021.
Dublin Airport Authority’s bitter boardroom rift with Kenny Jacobs nears its denouement – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan chaired a special housing advisory board appointed by the European Commission.
Too rich for social housing, too poor to rent or buy. Who will help Ireland’s squeezed middle? – The Irish TimesFormer Green Party leader Eamon Ryan outlined how the Department of Public Expenditure had blocked critical infrastructure during his time as a minister.
What would happen if Russians landed at Shannon and took over the airport? – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan commissioned a report into a State fisheries body.
Fisheries agency allowed employee to present false documents to gardaí – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is a former minister for the environment and chairman of the European Commission’s housing advisory board.
Jack Chambers needs to tackle the culture issues in his own department – The Irish Times
The previous government had a 2:1 ratio in favour of public transport funding over roads, when the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan was minister for transport.
Transport Minister says MetroLink plans could be derailed for two years – The Irish Times
The then minister Eamon Ryan said no changes were imminent.
Right to switch broadband or mobile provider for free ahead of in-contract price hikes proposed – The Irish Times
Eamon Ryan expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the Cop30 negotiations.
Government expresses reservations as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan questioned the effectiveness of the Cop30 climate summit.
Row over gender at Cop30 is ‘crazy and cruel’, Mary Robinson tells climate summit – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is former Minister for the Environment and chair of the European Commission’s housing advisory board.
At Cop30 I ask myself, is this really working? – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan was the minister for transport who signed the regulations in May last year.
Drivers will now face fines for hard-to-read licence plates – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan proposed to lead the Green Party into government in 2020 following protracted negotiations during the first Covid lockdown.
Why I resigned from the Green Party over its backing of Catherine Connolly – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan backed increasing the EirGrid chief executive’s pay, emphasizing its critical role.
How a car crash in Dublin 4 drove public-sector CEO salaries higher – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is a judge for the Irish Times Greenest Places competition and a former Green Party leader.
The five locations our judges loved – The Irish TimesSome of his private conversations with Green Party leader Eamon Ryan are covered.
Jaunty but superficial and lazy at times – The Irish TimesMr Varadkar spoke at the launch of his memoir, attended by former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.
Leo Varadkar considers a political life at Dublin book launch – The Irish TimesThe Green Party’s Eamon Ryan was pleased with Varadkar's decision to step down.
Six takeaways, from Golfgate to that heave against Enda Kenny – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan guided the Greens to a record number of seats in the Dáil in 2020.
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan, then minister for energy, called the opening of phase two a significant day for Ireland.
Living Next Door To ... Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan, former Green Party leader, knows how engagement on environmental endeavour gets a hold on people.
Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 long list – The Irish TimesEamon Ryan is a former minister for the environment whom Donaldson recently met to discuss the future of vehicles.
‘People in the South spend for today. They’re still much more cautious in the North’ – The Irish Times




































































































































