Mon, Mar 2, 2020 Read in 2 minutes (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 […]
Neasa gives a quick 60 second run-down on what Budget 2022 will mean for women’s health. Transcipt: Hi! This is Neasa Hourigan TD and I wanted to give you a quick run-down of what Budget 2022 will mean for women’s… The walkway has been closed for some time (from start of 2020 at least) due […]
Want to see your next Green Party TD in action behind the decks? Look no further. The Dublin Central Greens are spinning records in The Big Romance on October 29th to raise the money we need to get Neasa Hourigan…
Wed, Oct 7, 2020 Read in 1 minutes The Climate Action Bill was announced today and commits us, in law, to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 2050; introduces a system of five-year carbon budgets; and strengthens role of the Climate Advisory Council This bill puts in place a much needed framework for climate […]
Mon, Sep 13, 2021 Read in 2 minutes The first stage in a Strategic Housing Development application for 137 Build to Rent apartments on the old Matts of Cabra site was made to An Bord Pleanála on 11th August 2021. An Bord Pleanála issued its opinion on the Pre-Application Consultation on the 28th October (essentially […]
Fri, Nov 18, 2022 Read in 0 minutes Neasa discusses the Supreme Court decision in relation to CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement). The case was brought forward by colleague Patrick Costello TD on foot of concerns around the constitutional compatibility of specific provisions in CETA allowing for the creation of the Investor Court System to […]
Neasa raising ongoing issues around supports for healthcare workers affected by Long Covid. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: In some ways, the matter I want to talk about – the ongoing issue of long Covid and how it affects healthcare workers… Neasa speaking during discussions on the terms of reference for the upcoming Citizens Assembly on […]
Tue, Dec 8, 2020 Read in 2 minutes On the 12th January Dublin City Council’s Central Area Committee will vote on making the Filtered Permeability trial in Grangegorman permanent. The measure uses bollards to prevent motorised through traffic in order to create safer space for local residents, local school children and for thousands of pedestrians […]
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 Read in 1 minutes A number of concerned locals have been in touch with my office in relation to the Go Garage on the Old Cabra Road, and a number of breaches they have made in relation to their planning permission. The planning breaches at 87 Old Cabra Road (planning reference: […]
Thu, Apr 30, 2020 Read in 1 minutes Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, has called for the establishment of an independent financial consumer protection agency to protect against predatory financial institutions. The persistent mistreatment of Irish consumers by financial institutions has highlighted the need for a consumer focused regulatory body with regulatory […]
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… In May we organised a petition around our Visitors Experience submission to the Office of […]
During a session of the Public Accounts Committee Neasa questioned representatives of the Department of Health on the closure of the Owenacurra Centre in Midleton, County Cork. Transcript: Deputy Neasa Hourigan: I want to return to the Department. As the witness’s feed cut out in the process of the response to my original question, I […]
Neasa spoke on the role played by An Garda Síochána during an eviction; the need to put in place procedures that recognise the human element at play; and issues around the carrying out of illegal evictions. Transcript: I am mindful… Neasa spoke in the Dáil to the Climate Action Bill, during which she highlighted Ireland’s […]
Neasa speaking on the issue of eradicating gender violence. Transcript: Go raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. I welcome the debate around this issue and the statements of our Ministers on the changes in direction that may be undertaken as regards gender-based… NPHET minutes from December indicated that NPHET will discuss the issue of mandatory COVID vaccination […]
