Earlier today, Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about the Government’s energy strategy and public perception of the Green Party. His comments come as the debate rages on about the increase of carbon taxes amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD and Sadhbh O’Neill, Assistant Professor at DCU School of Law and Government to discuss...

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