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Right now you might be weighing up the candidates in Dublin Central to decide where your first preference should go. Below are some of the issues that are important to me. If these issues are also important to you I’d…

Neasa discusses the Supreme Court decision in relation to CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement). The case was brought forward by colleague Patrick Costello TD on foot of concerns around the constitutional compatibility of specific provisions in CETA allowing for the… Today I launched a private members’ bill to change the way the government funds the […]

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Speaking today Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, expressed disappointment at the OPW’s decision to reopen the perimeter gates to the Phoenix Park and the manner in which that decision was announced. Deputy Hourigan, TD for Dublin Central said: Just a fortnight ago the OPW […]

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 Read in 2 minutes At the start of October I made representations to Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage on the funding crisis at Dublin Zoo. While some funding has been secured there remains a gap as a result of the COVID related drop in revenue experienced by the zoos. […]

Neasa recently attended the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, the purpose of which was to discuss Ireland’s foreign and security policy. Neasa has many reservations about this process played out, which she has outlined below in her submission to… In her submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Neasa has argued for the […]

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Response Cllr. Janet Horner received regarding retaining public access to the Holy Cross site “The lands at Holy Cross, Clonliffe Road Dublin 3 are zoned Z12 – To ensure that existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future of these lands. When lands zoned Z12 […]

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 Read in 1 minutes 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 […]

In her submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Neasa has argued for the need an evidence-based drug use policy that comes from a position of harm reduction and places people and communities at the heart of policy. You… Neasa questioning the Minister for Social Protection about the support for healthcare workers experiencing long […]

Neasa spoke to Catherine Gallagher from Dublin City FM about why she is running in the Local Elections, what her priorities are and what she is doing about those priorities right now. There is a recording of Neasa’s interview with… Here’s my 3 point plan to green-up our local neighbourhoods and make sure all our […]

Speaking today Deputy Neasa Hourigan has called on the Department of Education and the Department of Health to undertake a joint approach to the provision of services for mental health in school settings at both primary and post primary levels…

Dublin City Council and National Transport Authority have published the draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023 which sets out a vision for the city including a 40% reduction in general traffic and significant increases in walking, cycling and public… Dublin City Council is developing the latest version of its Parks and Landscape Strategy. There’s […]

Neasa will be holding a Constituency Clinic on Thursday 5th December from 10:00 to 11:30 in Restaurant 104 at 104 Drumcondra Rd Upper. Come down for a chat if there are any council or broader issues you would to discuss… Neasa will be holding a Constituency Clinic on Friday 15th November from 10:30to 12:00 in […]

On September 8, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide displayed the growing strength and diversity of the climate movement. Together they showed the world what real climate leadership looks like. People everywhere are turning away from the age of fossil… As spring turned into summer the campaign to repeal the 8th was a whirlwind and […]

Neasa speaking during discussions on the terms of reference for the upcoming Citizens Assembly on Drug Use. Once this motion has passed, we will likely see the Citizens Assembly start its work in April and deliver its conclusions by the… I welcome today’s Cabinet agreement for a new Citizens’ Assembly on drug use – and […]