Fossil fuels are party’s top priority

The 17 demands are:

1. A 7% rent reduction in carbon emissions each year.

2. Massive development in renewable energy infrastructure including off-shore wind, solar power and an upgrade of national grid.

3. An end to exploration licences for offshore gas exploration.

4. Stopping the fossil fuel infrastructure, particularly the LNG import terminal currently being planned for the River Shannon.

5. Exclusive provision of public housing, social housing and cost rental housing on public lands.

6. Prioritise urban renewal in line with a “town centre first” model.

7. A deep retrofit programme as part of a programme for government. 8. A new social contract. 9. Ending the direct provision system and replace it with accommodation provided by approved housing bodies.

10. Commitment to spend 0.7% of national income on overseas development aid.

11. Development of a national land use plan.

12. At least 20% of transport spending on cycling and walking, and two-thirds of remaining budget on public transport.

13. Trial universal basic income (UBI) within the lifetime of the government.

14. Revision of National Development Plan to meet new climate targets and social policy goals.

15. Review of the Government and Oireachtas response to the Covid-19 crisis.

16. A full financial analysis and costing of the Fianna Fail and Fine Gael joint framework document.

17. Commitment to a Green Procurement Policy.