Newly appointed Green Party Finance Spokesperson Neasa Hourigan has today called on the government to ensure this year’s budget is one focused on climate action, social equality and future-proof the economy. Her comments follow the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue’s statement on the need to preserve resources to deal with the possibility of a no-deal […]
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 end of this year. Transcript: I very warmly welcome the establishment of the Citizens’ Assembly […]
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 [1]. The OPW has now published their Analysis of the Submission Received document [2]. First of all thank you so much to everyone who engaged with the submission. Over […]
It was announced that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe had secured agreement from main banks to introduce a range of measures to help those affected by COVID-19 [1]. These measures were to include a payment break up to three months. EBS (owned by AIB) appears not to be offering this payment break option rather offering […]
Department of Rural and Community Development has produced a Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public who are involved in COVID-19 community efforts. This pack contains: Skip back to main navigation
Details on a number of financial supports available to employees and employers impacted by COVID-19 are provided below. This payment (6 week payment of €203 per week) is available to employees and self-employed people who are unemployed or who have their hours of work reduced during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. This includes people who have […]
Some of the latest COVID-19 information on health and finance (for employers and employees) can be found below. As of 18th March 2020 there are now 366 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health, said: Again, today we are seeing another increase in case numbers. […]
(Applications closed) Do you want to make a difference? Neasa Hourigan, newly elected TD for Dublin Central, wants to live in a country where we all can enjoy: a decent roof over our heads; safe streets for all; peace and equal opportunities. She believe passionately that green principles are a pathway towards a more compassionate, […]
Universal Basic Income (UBI) operates as a standard payment to every individual that is resident in the state without reference to their means or their ability/availability for employment. It is non-means tested and does not increase or decrease as someone’s income changes. The Universal Basic Income would replace a number of social welfare payments and […]
The Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme is a welcome development. There have been some concerns from employers about some of the details of the scheme which we’ve tried to address below. On Tuesday, 24 March the Government announced new measures to provide financial support to workers affected by the Covid-19 crisis. As part of these […]
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 are to be redeveloped, a minimum of 20% of […]
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 the need for a Public Banking Forum Transcript: […]
Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the RTÉ Prime Time Investigates findings that the Department of Health has been secretly maintaining dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. Transcript: Minister, I would like to echo what I think a lot of people have said today which is you […]
A meeting for local elected reps with Hines on the proposed development at Clonliffe College took place on 8th April 2021. Hines plans to submit a planning application within the next month and, assuming planning is granted, to start building in 2022. Hines expects a 4 year build. 7.74 hectare Hines development 5.12 hectare GAA […]
