Neasa Hourigan T.D.

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Who am I?

Neasa Hourigan is the Green Party TD for Dublin Central (formally councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin). Neasa is Green Party Finance & Health Spokesperson and Chair of Policy Council. She has a professional background as a specialist in creating sustainable communities and was a university lecturer in environmental development and design. She and her family have lived in Cabra, Dublin 7 for 15 years.

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What Have The Greens Done For You?

Wed, Nov 27, 2024

The last 5 years have been a whirlwind and it has been a privilege to work in Dublin Central on issues that have an impact from the local to the global. When I first got involved in politics in 2019 I wanted to ensure that Dublin Central would be a good place to grow up and a great place to go out. I have spent the last 5 years focusing on ensuring our community is accessible, fair to all and moving forward.

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Replacement of the Number 11 bus service

Fri, Nov 1, 2024

I’ve been contacted by constituents about concerns they have in relation to the replacement of the number 11 bus service by a new number 19 service. I’ve written to the National Transport Authority to request extension of the new service past Parnell Square. I’ll provide an update when I hear back from the NTA. More details on the changes can be found below. Cllr. Feljin Jose and I have been engaging with the NTA for the last 24 months to ensure that any changes to bus routes enhance the service and make public transport more efficient and accessible for the area. This includes successfully securing more frequency on any proposed new routes over and above the original proposal.

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Reducing Harm of Opioid Overdoses

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Neasa discussing combating the risk of injury and death due to opioid drug use; with particular reference to Naloxone, a prescription medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs for example heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and synthetic opioids.

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Changes to route served by Number 11

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

The route served by the No. 11 bus is changing, not going away. The new 19 bus will: continue to go along Home Farm Road and Drumcondra road; will be more frequent than the current 11; and will provide a service to Dublin Airport. The 19 route is in addition to the N2 route that has recently started operating along Griffith Avenue.

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My priorities

'I want to live in a country where we all can enjoy safe streets, a decent roof over our heads, peace and equal opportunities. I believe passionately that green principles are a pathway towards a more compassionate, equitable and environmentally responsible society. If you want a better future for you, your family, children and neighbours and aspire to make our communities the best place to live in Dublin then I would love you to consider supporting me in the upcoming general election.

  • Decent, affordable housing

  • A livable, active city

  • A more sustainable future

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