December 2018 – Neasa Hourigan

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… 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. 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… 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…