On September 8, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide displayed the growing strength and diversity of the climate movement. Together they showed the world what real climate leadership looks like. People everywhere are turning away from the age of fossil… As spring turned into summer the campaign to repeal the 8th was a whirlwind and […]
A summary of the Strategic Housing Development planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the old Royal Oak public house site on the Finglas Road can be found below. Development The development comprises 103 residential units. Current mix of the… Neasa Hourigan TD has today published the Citizens’ Assembly on Evidence Informed Drugs Policy from […]
Neasa questioning the Minister for Social Protection about the support for healthcare workers experiencing long Covid as a result of their work. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: Will the Minister outline the Department’s plans to provide support for healthcare workers experiencing… Neasa raising the case of Irish aid worker, Seán Binder, who was arrested and accused […]
Neasa raising the treatment of approximately 200 Indeed employees based in Ireland after the company announced a cut to its global workforce. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: The company Indeed recently announced a cut to its global workforce that will see… Neasa questioning the Government in relation to recycling policies, how to enable the food sector […]
Tue, Jan 19, 2021 Read in 2 minutes An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 702 residential units on the Castleforbes Industrial Estate site. This is currently a brownfield/commercial site close to the city centre. There are some concerns about, among other aspects, the mix (i.e. 72% of the units are one […]
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 Read in 1 minutes Dublin City Council presented an overview of The Stanley Street Proposed Development on 15th February at the Macro Centre on North King Street from 4pm to 7pm. A quick summary of the development 169 apartment units 94 x 1 bedroom 56 x 2 bedroom 19 x 3 […]
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… Lack of competition, unregulated ATMs, IT failures, apps offering crypto trading, it all points to […]
A short guide on how to propose adding a structure to Dublin City Council’s Record of Protected Structures. A protected structure is a structure that is considered to be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific,… Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the impact of Covid-19 on people with disabilities within […]
Neasa spoke in the Dáil today on how facilitating tax avoidance is undoing the positive contribution of Ireland’s Overseas Development Assistance programme. It is like trying to fill a leaky bucket. Full Transcript Neasa Hourigan, TD: Tánaiste, the Programme for… Ireland took a huge leap forward by repealing the Eighth Amendment, now we must ensure […]
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 […]
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 Read in 1 minutes The walkway has been closed for some time (from start of 2020 at least) due to structural issues with the wall around the church grounds. Councillor Darcy Lonergan followed up with the the Area Manager during the October 2021 Central Area Committee Meeting to see what the […]
Dublin City Council is developing the latest version of its Parks and Landscape Strategy. There’s a questionnaire open until the 15th September gathering people’s views – please have your say. Our draft submission coverings topics including We need to consider tax residency rules that are not solely based on 183 days in the country but […]
Not a fan of all this climate action stuff? Maybe you’re a bit sceptical about how it will affect you everyday life? We need to hear that! The consultation for the new Climate Action Plan 2021 is now open and… Neasa spoke on the over-concentration of build-to-rent in our inner city areas and called on […]
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… On Monday 19th June at 8pm Cllr Donna Cooney, Area Rep Feljin Jose and Cllr. […]
