Neasa introducing her Bill before the Dáil [the Planning and Development (Liquefied Natural Gas – LNG) (Amendment) Bill 2022] that would provide for a legislative ban on LNG terminals in Ireland. You can find out more about the campaign to keep Ireland #LNGFree here: https://www.lngfree.ie/ Video: Transcript: Go raibh maith agat Ceann Comairle. I want […]
The Climate Action Bill was announced today and commits us, in law, to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 2050; introduces a system of five-year carbon budgets; and strengthens role of the Climate Advisory Council This bill puts in place a much needed framework for climate action. The steps we take within that framework […]
Neasa questioning the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications about the steps he is taking to ensure Ireland delivers on the 5 GW target for offshore wind, and whether Ireland needs to be even more ambitious in this area to support Europe weaning itself off fossil fuels. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: The Minister touched […]
Some positive news today on CETA in that the government has decided to refer ratification of the CETA treaty to an Oireachtas Committee. This is in no small part due to the pressure placed on the government by various environmental groups and members of the public voicing their opposition to the fast track the treaty […]
Not a fan of all this climate action stuff? Maybe you’re a bit sceptical about how it will affect you everyday life? We need to hear that! The consultation for the new Climate Action Plan 2021 is now open and you can have you say here. Transcript: Climate legislation is coming. This week we published […]
Appearing on RTÉ’s Prime Time at the time of the Council vote on the white-water rafting proposal (Dec 2019) Neasa explained the issues she had with the proposal and why she voted against it. The record showing how Councillors voted on DCC’s plan for the white-water rafting facility on George’s Dock can be viewed here. […]
Neasa discussing the importance of forestry in the fight to improve biodiversity, as a means of space for health and wellbeing, and as a vital habitat for wildlife. As a result, she also discussed the need for Coillte to be reformed to align with these goals and with the principles of climate neutrality. Transcript: I […]
The Rotunda Hospital is located in a building complex which dates to 1757. Despite the incredible care the hospital provides to families at very important moments in life – indeed they have won awards for their innovative care practices – the Rotunda is trying to provide 21st-century medical care in an 18th-century infrastructural set-up. This […]
LIDL has confirmed to me its intention to lodge a new planning application in the coming months for a store at 1st floor and 2 or 3 units at ground level along with parking (similar to new LIDL in Drumcondra and and at Hanlons Corner). LIDL has confirmed to me its intention to lodge a […]
An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 702 residential units on the Castleforbes Industrial Estate site. This is currently a brownfield/commercial site close to the city centre. There are some concerns about, among other aspects, the mix (i.e. 72% of the units are one bed or studio apartments). Given the housing shortage […]
At 7pm on Monday 11th Jan 2021 Neasa hosted an online meeting to discuss the application, hear any observations from people in the area and outline the process for sending an observation to An Bord Pleanála. Details on the application can be found here Sign up below to receive an further updated related to the […]
Today, Neasa has written to the Government asking that reconsideration be given to their current stance on mandatory quarantining for passengers entering the country. In particular, should NPHET renew/maintain its call for mandatory quarantining and other travel related measures, Government should give significant weight to that recommendation. In considering the introduction of any mandatory quarantining, […]
On the back of reports of people being turned away from homeless services, Neasa argued in the Dáil that the Minister must ensure there is an obligation on local authorities to provide emergency accommodation where the alternative is for someone to sleep rough on the streets; Neasa also questioned the Minister in relation to the […]
At 7pm on Tuesday 12th Jan 2021 Neasa hosted an online meeting to discuss the application, hear any observations from people in the area and outline the process for sending an observation to An Bord Pleanála. Update 7th April 2021 – An Bord Pleanála announced it has refused permission for this development. Neasa’s observation to […]
