Neasa engaged with officials from the National Transport Authority as they appeared before the Public Accounts Committee to examine their 2020 financial statements and other transport related matters. Transcript: Deputy Neasa Hourigan: I want to return to the issue of… Neasa speaking on the issue of eradicating gender violence. Transcript: Go raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. […]
Unfortunately provisional liquidators have been appointed to Drumcondra and District Credit Union. Please see below for details from the Central Bank Details, including depositors’ rights under the Deposit Guarantee Scheme, can be found here Further information for members can be found here Skip back to main navigation
Neasa spoke on the Government’s efforts to support Irish businesses, highlighting the need to ensure our support is invested into labour intensive work – particularly when it comes to the building industry – and that the quality of jobs protected remains a central concern. Transcript Neasa Hourigan TD: I have a number of questions. I […]
A short guide on making an observation on a planning application in Dublin There are two main avenues for an applicant to make a planning application in Dublin. An application can be made to Dublin City Council. This would be where the majority of applications go. Applications for Strategic Housing Developments* (100 units or more […]
Neasa tonight voted in favour of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020. There are also a number of important items on supporting and expanding palliative care that Neasa will be making a priority as Green Party spokesperson on health. The Dying with Dignity Bill 202 sponsored by Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith, Paul Murphy, Mick Barry, […]
(Update 22-July-21 Latest update on this matter can be found here ) If you didn’t get to make the briefing from Hines Ireland today on the developments planned for the Clonliffe College site please find a summary of the key points below. Please note that this is an early stage plan. Lots of positives in […]
An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 205 apartments within 3 blocks up to height of 12 storeys at Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge. A summary of some of the details of the development are included below. An Bord Pleanála application An application was made on 1st February 2020 and […]
Neasa questioned the Central Bank and NTMA about their responses to the current financial crisis, discussing how Covid-19 is affecting mortgages, consumer protection rights and Irish sovereign green bonds. Transcript Neasa Hourigan TD: I thank Mr. Makhlouf for his opening statement. I appreciate that this session is focused mostly on monetary policy but I would […]
Neasa on the need for transparency of oversight in the context of Budget 2021. Transcript: Some of the items I will be focusing on as part of my work in the Committee on Budgetary Oversight are performance metrics, results and transparency. Is it clear what each Department is trying to accomplish with the taxpayers’ money […]
Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the HSE’s Winter Plan including: supports for people requiring services on a long-standing basis; transparency and accountability around the spend; and the need for a timeline on the introduction of Sláintecare I will make a number of points with respect to the winter plan. First, I welcome the additional […]
There is a new housing development planned for the old Smurfit site on Botanic Road. We are holding an online public meeting on 20th July at 7pm to walk though the proposal and to discuss any observations people might have with a view to including those observations on any submission we make to An Bord […]
At a board meeting on 8th October 2020 An Bord Pleanála decided to refuse permission for the Botanic SHD development at Daneswell. The detail of An Bord Pleanála’s decision can be found here. That decision reflects concerns raised by many of you and included in our submission made to An Bord Pleanála. As per our […]
An application has been made for 1,614 units at the Holy Cross College site off Clonliffe Road. Please see below for some details on the application and how to register for a public meeting on the development. The application was made on the 16th July and assuming it is valid, An Bord Pleanála have informed […]
Following a number of queries about getting a polling station for Pelletstown, myself and Cllr Roderic O’Gorman have finally had it confirmed that responsibility for this falls fully under Dublin City Council. This information brings us one step closer to addressing the issue of voter access for residents as the area is located North of […]
