Ireland took a huge leap forward by repealing the Eighth Amendment, now we must ensure that access to reproductive care becomes a right, not a privilege. Join us on Saturday October 2nd at 2.30pm for a free online event to…
Ministerial guidance on student accommodation
Last week I asked the Minister for Housing what plans he had to stop much needed student accommodation being turned into temporary tourist lets. Today the Department of Housing published guidance for local authorities putting the onus on applicants seeking…
Proposed Closure of the Owenacurra Centre
Before a session of the Joint Sub-Committee on Mental Health Neasa questioned representatives from the HSE on the proposed closure of the Owenacurra centre in Midleton, County Cork. Transcript: Deputy Neasa Hourigan: I thank our witnesses for taking the time…
Is there a delay to MetroLink and DART+?
Media reports over the weekend claimed that the DART+ extension and Metrolink were facing ‘significant delays’. This had not been officially communicated from the Department of Transport. Neasa immediately sought clarification from the Minister for Transport. The Minister’s office has…
Matts of Cabra planning application
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…
Build-to-Rent over-concentration
In a recent letter to the Minister for Housing in relation to the over-concentration of build-to-rent in Dublin’s inner city areas, Neasa called for a percentage cap on the build-to-rent element of any site, if not an outright ban. Balance…
60-Second Update: Citizens Assembly on Drugs
Neasa gives a 60-second update on the progress of the Citizens Assembly on Drugs that was promised in the Programme for Government. Transcript: Hi! This is a sixty second update on where we are with the Drugs Citizens Assembly that…
Vacant Sites & Derelict Site Register
A short guide on how to propose adding a site to Dublin City Council’s Vacant Sites Register and the Derelict Sites Register. What is a vacant site? Dublin City Council’s Active Land Management Unit established the Vacant Sites Register on…
Balnagowan House Planning Application
A property developer has started the first stage of Strategic Housing Development planning application process with An Bord Pleanála for the development of 112 apartments at the Balnagowan House site (also know as Wendon House or Bealnagown House). This step…
Planning application at Holy Cross College site
An application has been made for 1,614 units at the Holy Cross College site off Clonliffe Road. Please see below for some details on the application and how to register for a public meeting on the development. The application was…