Mon, May 31, 2021 Read in 3 minutes Neasa outlines the Green Party’s position on cannabis. Transcript: Hi! In the last few weeks I have received quite a few emails about cannabis and cannabis use and I wanted to take a minute to set out the Green Party position on cannabis use and what we […]
Neasa speaks for 60 seconds on well-being indicators. This method of decision-making would compel Government to consider broader metrics than just the nation’s GDP (or GNI*). It would consider – are we happy? Are we being fair to everyone? Are… The Minister for the Office of Public Works has said that the CEOs the of […]
The Sexual Offences Act 2017 made paying for sexual services a criminal offence. Under this law it is not an offence to receive money in exchange for sexual services. However, it is against the law to advertise such services and to work in cooperation with other sex workers. It was a law we were told […]
Neasa engaged with officials from the National Transport Authority as they appeared before the Public Accounts Committee to examine their 2020 financial statements and other transport related matters. Transcript: Deputy Neasa Hourigan: I want to return to the issue of BusConnects, considering we are talking about getting people in and out of Dublin with the […]
Tue, Mar 15, 2022 Read in 4 minutes The current model of care for early medical abortion, which was introduced as a pandemic measure, allows healthcare providers to offer care via phone or video consultations. Telemedicine abortion has proven a positive development that is patient-centred, enables choice, and enhances access to care. I have called […]
Sat, Jan 1, 2022 Read in 1 minutes Please find below dates and locations for face to face clinics in the constituency. If there is nothing currently scheduled for your area please get in touch with my office directly. You can turn up on the day or book a slot in advance by getting in […]
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Tue, Sep 27, 2022 Read in 1 minutes I had asked the National Transport Authority why there are occasional inconsistencies between the bus real-time displays at the stop and the real-time display in the mobile application; the reason that buses occasionally disappear from the real-time displays; and the plans to resolve these issues. In short […]
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 Read in 1 minutes Today I launched a private members’ bill to change the way the government funds the greyhound industry. Currently the greyhound industry receives a set ratio of Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund every year. This amendment seeks to put better financial controls on how that money is disbursed. […]
Mon, May 1, 2023 Read in 1 minutes A Dublin City Council report intended to give some background to the design process, the consultation, and the decision making process made in 2017/2018/2019 surrounding the current bus stop spacing along the C2CC route. DCC report Attachments DCC report September 2022
Thu, May 14, 2020 Read in 2 minutes Motor traffic going through the Phoenix Park should be stopped, according to local Green Party representatives. The elected representatives are calling on the OPW to prevent private motor traffic from using the park as a thoroughfare, instead only allowing access to park facilities, institutions, and existing parking […]
Wed, Oct 7, 2020 Read in 2 minutes Neasa tonight voted in favour of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020. There are also a number of important items on supporting and expanding palliative care that Neasa will be making a priority as Green Party spokesperson on health. The Dying with Dignity Bill 202 sponsored by […]
Mon, Apr 6, 2020 Read in 1 minutes We need to consider tax residency rules that are not solely based on 183 days in the country but that also recognise, among other criteria, where you have a home, your nationality, and personal ties to the country as they do for example in the Netherlands. Revenue […]
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 Read in 4 minutes Update from meeting on 20th July 2020 with local residents on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road Many thanks for all that managed to make it along to our information event yesterday evening. Apologies for anybody who was unable to join due to technical […]
