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Peter Hamilton
Peter Hamilton is a Green Party Councillor for Maynooth on Kildare County Council.
Planning
Our current planning system must be re-orientated to more properly promote the wellbeing of citizens, the protection of our environment and the restoration of nature.
Planning exemptions for solar panels are expected by the end of June, confirms Green Party TD Steven Matthews
Planning exemptions for solar panel bills soon to become a reality – Greens welcome update from the Taoiseach
Planning exemptions will finally remove barriers to solar panels on farms, homes and public buildings
Policies
Our policies are at the core of our vision for a better Ireland. Our policies are written with a wide range of perspectives to create common goals for the common good, and broken down into practical, measurable actions so it is clear how they can be achieved.
Political Reform
This political reform policy aims to respond to the need for new approaches to democratic governance that responds to the scale of change required to meet and address the climate, environmental and social crisis.
Potential for one thousand high-quality homes at Cathal Brugha Barracks – feasibility study soon to commence
Pride
From fielding the first openly gay party candidate for Dáil Éireann, to being the first to make equal marriage core party policy North and South, the Green Party is proud to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.
‘Progressive and sustainable vision’ for rural Ireland will make our communities a better place to live – Greens
Protecting nature
The Green Party in government is driving unprecedented supports to address the biodiversity crisis in Ireland. These include significant funding and restructuring of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS); establishment of a Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity; and ambitious programmes for nature-friendly farming, afforestation and the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Public Banking
A Local Public Bank would be a locally focused bank with a public mandate to serve the community in its region by providing finance and other modern banking services to the real economy.
Public transport
We need an affordable, efficient public transport system to make commuting easier, tackle climate change, create healthier communities and to improve the economy
