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 […]
Homes, Not Student Units Needed in Cabra The ‘Matts of Cabra’ site has recently gone on sale with a proposed planning permission for up to 250 student accommodation units on a site of 1.21 acres. While Cabra is the next stop on the Luas line from Grangegorman almost 3,500 student units have been built in […]
In the face of the increasing climate crisis, the Government today has killed the Climate Emergency Measures Bill by putting it into committee limbo. The bill, which would have helped Ireland meet its climate change responsibilities by keeping oil and gas in the ground, is now stalled with no clear way forward. The Leader of […]
Pelletstown urgently needs a local polling station to address the needs of residents during elections and referendums. Here’s my and Roderic O’Gorman’s (Dublin West) on the issue. Skip back to main navigation
The Green Party has called on the government to engage with co-housing groups during this weeks’ CoHousing Here conference and legislate to support this innovative and collaborative form of community making. In a position paper published today Cllr Neasa Hourigan, (Cabra Glasnevin) and Chair of Policy for the Green Party, set out a route to […]
Neasa questioning the Department of Sport about their plans to ensure equality in funding for women’s and men’s Gaelic players’ grants; while also getting the chance to wish Na Fianna GAA the best of luck in the upcoming Dublin Hurling Final. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: Go raibh maith agat Ceann Comhairle. I would like to […]
The Dublin Agreement 2019-2024 is a five-year agreement entered into between Dublin City Councillors from the Green Party, Fianna Fáil, Labour and the Social Democrats to map out a plan for Dublin City. The Agreement contains 27 objectives and associated actions across the following areas: Climate Housing Transport Arts, Sports and Heritage Accessibility and Urban […]
Neasa gives a quick 60 second run-down on the Climate Action Plan 2021. This is the detailed plan for taking decisive action to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and setting us on a path to reaching net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. You can find a copy of […]
I have recently accepted an invite to become a member of the Grangegorman Consultative Group. The Consultative Group is in place to facilitate communication concerning the development of the Grangegorman site. Please get in touch if there is anything you wish me to raise. The Grangegorman Development Agency Act 2005 requires the convening of a […]
