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… Appearing on RTÉ’s Prime Time at the time of the Council vote on the white-water […]
I joined the Green Party in 2011 with a clear conviction that Ireland needs a voice at national level on sustainable and ethical living, climate change and critical environmental matters. I trained as an architect who specialises in sustainable development and I have worked as a consultant and university lecturer in this field. I have […]
As a mother with a young, visually impaired child, I know how difficult it can be to get around Dublin. I believe that proper funding for active use of the city should focus on accessibility, good cycling infrastructure, and safety for vulnerable road users.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Number 8 and 10 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra were taken over by Dublin City Council in January 2019 under the Derelict Sites Act. The council is planning to refurbish the houses for social housing and expect them to be available for use use in early 2024. Latest update, […]
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 questioning the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications about the steps he is […]
The Dublin Blockers activists believe that streets must be for the use of people first and that the current management and policy of both local authorities and national government do not achieve this. Footpaths are for feet: big and small,…
Fri, Nov 13, 2020 Read in 3 minutes Neasa welcomed the statement from the Minister for Justice announcing a new Local Community Safety Partnership that will be established on a pilot basis in the Dublin North Inner City area. The pilot will bring together residents, community representatives, business interests, councillors, local authorities and State services […]
The Draft Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan is the second element of the National EV Charging Network Plan and follows the development of the National Road Network EV Charging Plan which was launched for public consultation in September 2023. The plan sets out a pathway for the delivery of regional and local networks […]
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 […]
Mon, Dec 18, 2023 Read in 2 minutes Cllr. Janet Horner, Area Rep. Feljin Jose, and Neasa Hourigan TD discuss measures to reduce litter and illegal dumping in the city. Transcript: Cllr. Janet Horner The litter and dumping are absolutely huge issues in the inner city. We see it all around us on our streets […]
Thu, Apr 1, 2021 Read in 3 minutes We need a banking forum that involves not just the pillar banks and the Central Bank. It needs to include credit unions, post offices and labour unions for a truly inclusive discussion on what the future of banking should be. Neasa spoke in the Dáil today on […]
Tue, May 26, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Details are below on two information sharing events organised by Croke Park in June that are specifically for the planning submission for the proposed hotel within the development. Online information evening to learn more about the plans for the hotel that is proposed for the Clonliffe College […]
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… Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party has today written to the Minister for […]
Neasa raising the exorbitant gas price increases as a result of a district heating system for residents of a Dublin 1 apartment complex. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: What steps can the Minister’s Department take to ease the gas price increases that are being experienced by residents of Custom House Square, Dublin 1, who, as a […]
