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Thu, Apr 30, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, has called for the establishment of an independent financial consumer protection agency to protect against predatory financial institutions. The persistent mistreatment of Irish consumers by financial institutions has highlighted the need for a consumer focused regulatory body with regulatory […]

The dos and don’ts of cocooning during COVID-19. Information for anybody that should be cocooning. Neasa discusses a number of Government options involving the Green Party she would consider at this point The Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme is a welcome development. There have been some concerns from employers about some of the details of […]

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 Read in 3 minutes There has been a planning application (reference 2848 / 20) submitted to Dublin City Council that would see the Amiens Street entrance to Connolly Station converted into an office building. I was notified to this application by a local constituent, which I appreciated and would encourage anyone […]

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 Read in 1 minutes Neasa gives a quick 60 second run-down on what Budget 2022 will mean for women’s health. Transcipt: Hi! This is Neasa Hourigan TD and I wanted to give you a quick run-down of what Budget 2022 will mean for women’s health. Myself and other Green Party colleagues […]

Neasa speaking on the issue of eradicating gender violence. Transcript: Go raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. I welcome the debate around this issue and the statements of our Ministers on the changes in direction that may be undertaken as regards gender-based… NPHET minutes from December indicated that NPHET will discuss the issue of mandatory COVID vaccination […]

Neasa spoke on the role played by An Garda Síochána during an eviction; the need to put in place procedures that recognise the human element at play; and issues around the carrying out of illegal evictions. Transcript: I am mindful… Neasa spoke in the Dáil to the Climate Action Bill, during which she highlighted Ireland’s […]

Wed, Sep 29, 2021 Read in 2 minutes Last week I asked the Minister for Housing what plans he had to stop much needed student accommodation being turned into temporary tourist lets. Today the Department of Housing published guidance for local authorities putting the onus on applicants seeking change of use to demonstrate that there […]

Exceeding the quota on the first count, Neasa was elected to Dublin City Council from the Cabra-Glasnevin ward today. Exceeding the quota on the first count, Neasa was elected to Dublin City Council from the Cabra-Glasnevin ward today. It has… The Dublin Inquirer asked its readers what they want candidates in the upcoming elections to […]

The inaugural meeting of Irish Pedestrian Network was held this evening in Teachers’ Club in Dublin. Three resolutions were passed by the group. Following work by Neasa on the Dublin Blockers campaign the Irish Pedestrian Network has had its first…

Following a 18-month trial in the Smithfield area which identified 1,300 road users breaking traffic lights, Neasa questioned the Department for Transport about their plans to introduce a broader traffic light enforcement system. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: How many red light enforcement cameras are in operation and how many are planned to be rolled out […]

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 Read in 1 minutes Today I published a bill with Not Here, Not Anywhere, that would deny planning permission for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure. The Climate Action Plan 2021 provides a detailed strategy to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Building large LNG infrastructure would […]

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… Neasa & Holly Cairns TD were on RTÉ’s Late Late Show to discuss the abuse […]

Fri, Mar 1, 2019 Read in 2 minutes Tuesday 7th May 2019 is the closing date for your Local Authority to receive an application for entry to the Supplement to the register of electors for the European Parliament election and Local Elections. Full details on registering to vote can be found here Who can vote? […]

Mon, Feb 3, 2020 Read in 2 minutes 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 appreciate your first preference on Saturday February […]