In May we organised a petition around our Visitors Experience submission to the Office of Public Works (OPW) regarding its plans to redevelop the Phoenix Park . The OPW has now published their Analysis of the Submission Received document .… Streets Are For People is an event series organised by a number of advocacy groups […]
A quick update on what Neasa has been doing in the constituency Link to newsletter here Neasa Hourigan is running in Dublin Central for the Green Party in the General Election on Saturday 8 Feb. 2020. We can do better in Dublin If any of that sounds good to you vote number one Neasa Hourigan […]
I have written to the Minister for Health to ask him to instruct the HSE to meaningfully engage with the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association on the current dispute. This strike will have significant impacts on patients, many of whom have… Neasa speaking during Dáil statements on the National Maternity Hospital on Thursday, 12th May. Transcript: […]
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… Neasa speaking on the issue of eradicating gender violence. Transcript: Go raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. […]
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Neasa spoke on the Government’s efforts to support Irish businesses, highlighting the need to ensure our support is invested into labour intensive work – particularly when it comes to the building industry – and that the quality of jobs protected remains a central concern. Transcript Neasa Hourigan TD: I have a number of questions. I […]
A short guide on making an observation on a planning application in Dublin There are two main avenues for an applicant to make a planning application in Dublin. An application can be made to Dublin City Council. This would be where the majority of applications go. Applications for Strategic Housing Developments* (100 units or more […]
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 Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith, Paul Murphy, Mick Barry, […]
(Update 22-July-21 Latest update on this matter can be found here ) If you didn’t get to make the briefing from Hines Ireland today on the developments planned for the Clonliffe College site please find a summary of the key points below. Please note that this is an early stage plan. Lots of positives in […]
An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 205 apartments within 3 blocks up to height of 12 storeys at Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge. A summary of some of the details of the development are included below. An Bord Pleanála application An application was made on 1st February 2020 and […]
Neasa questioned the Central Bank and NTMA about their responses to the current financial crisis, discussing how Covid-19 is affecting mortgages, consumer protection rights and Irish sovereign green bonds. Transcript Neasa Hourigan TD: I thank Mr. Makhlouf for his opening statement. I appreciate that this session is focused mostly on monetary policy but I would […]
Neasa on the need for transparency of oversight in the context of Budget 2021. Transcript: Some of the items I will be focusing on as part of my work in the Committee on Budgetary Oversight are performance metrics, results and transparency. Is it clear what each Department is trying to accomplish with the taxpayers’ money […]
Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the HSE’s Winter Plan including: supports for people requiring services on a long-standing basis; transparency and accountability around the spend; and the need for a timeline on the introduction of Sláintecare I will make a number of points with respect to the winter plan. First, I welcome the additional […]
There is a new housing development planned for the old Smurfit site on Botanic Road. We are holding an online public meeting on 20th July at 7pm to walk though the proposal and to discuss any observations people might have with a view to including those observations on any submission we make to An Bord […]
