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Ireland's New Government Sets Sights on Green Future
Official Press Release WindEurope:
Ireland forms historic new government – promising a “revolution” in renewables
After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland.
Before agreeing to the coalition, the three parties had to make a number of political compromises, amongst them a shared term: Fianna Fáil party leader Micheál Martin will become Ireland’s new Prime Minister for the first two and a half years of the potential five year mandate before handing over to outgoing Prime Minister Leo Varadkar from Fine Gael. Varadkar will now serve as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Deputy Prime Minister. Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been appointed Minister for Climate Action,... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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