Wed, Aug 19, 2020 Read in 2 minutes Green Party TD for Dublin Central, and Just Transition Greens member, Neasa Hourigan has said that the Department of Education must facilitate the recruitment and hiring of additional special needs assistants (also known as SNAs) if schools are to re-open in September. Speaking today, Ms Hourigan said […]
Wed, Mar 24, 2021 Read in 1 minutes Not a fan of all this climate action stuff? Maybe you’re a bit skeptical 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: […]
Thu, Jun 8, 2023 Read in 1 minutes On Monday 19th June at 8pm Cllr Donna Cooney, Area Rep Feljin Jose and Cllr. Janet Horner and I will host a meeting at Maples House Hotel (and online) on the BusConnects Swords Scheme currently before An Bord Pleanála. I’ll be joined on the night by Cllr. […]
Sat, May 15, 2021 Read in 1 minutes Dublin City Council’s refusal of planning permission for the development at the Quinn’s site has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála by the applicant (Discipulo Developments) The details of the appeal are linked below. [Update: June 2022] An Bord Pleanála published a decision that agrees with the […]
Fri, May 3, 2019 Read in 1 minutes Neasa speaks with Johnny Holmes of Near FM (Community Radio for Northside Dublin) about the Controversy surrounding Phibsboro Shopping Centre Development, also about Affordable Housing, Safe Streets & Communities, Waste & Recycling Services and about her local election campaign Link to the audio recording of interview here
Fri, Jun 2, 2023 Read in 3 minutes One of the key recommendations of the Phoenix Park Transport & Options Mobility Study (2021) is the development and implementation of a Parking Strategy. The OPW have recently sought to engage the public through a consultation on this Draft Parking Strategy. You can find a draft version […]
Thu, Feb 18, 2021 Read in 3 minutes Neasa advocating for specialist mental health professionals to be a formative part of our homelessness services, whether publicly or privately run; and petitioning the Government to ensure that physical, mental and emotional health services are available within Private Emergency Accommodation providers. Transcript: Deputy Neasa Hourigan: Go raibh […]
Mon, Feb 22, 2021 Read in 1 minutes Dublin City Council’s Chief Executive’s Report on the Hendrons Strategic Housing Development recommends that Planning Permission be granted subject to a number of conditions set out in the report. This report will form part of An Bord Pleanála’s decision making process. A decision is expected from An […]
Fri, Aug 21, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan has called on the Dáil to reconvene ‘as soon as possible’ to restore public confidence in the approach to the Covid crisis and be available during the return of students and staff to schools. Speaking today, Deputy Hourigan said that the Oireachtas […]
‘I want to live in a country where we all can enjoy safe streets, a decent roof over our heads, peace and equal opportunities. I believe passionately that green principles are a pathway towards a more compassionate, equitable and environmentally responsible society. If you want a better future for you, your family, children and neighbours […]
Mon, Mar 12, 2018 Read in 2 minutes The Green Party’s Dublin Central Dáil candidate Neasa Hourigan has called on Dublin City Council to set out clear guidelines for the clearance of snow from footpaths as well as roads in extreme weather events. Speaking this week Neasa Hourigan, a sustainable design and community development expert, […]
Fri, Nov 1, 2024 Read in 2 minutes I’ve been contacted by constituents about concerns they have in relation to the replacement of the number 11 bus service by a new number 19 service. I’ve written to the National Transport Authority to request extension of the new service past Parnell Square. I’ll provide an update […]
Tue, Dec 11, 2018 Read in 1 minutes 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.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020 Read in 2 minutes Speaking today Neasa Hourigan, Finance & Health Spokesperson for the Green Party, called on the Minister for Health and maternity hospitals to review the restrictions around partners joining pregnant people during antenatal scans and labour. Deputy Hourigan, TD for Dublin Central said: “I recognise that the maternity […]
