Neasa Hourigan - Page 14 - TD for Dublin Central

Public meeting on Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options consultation

The Minister for the Office of Public Works published a report on Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options. We welcome a number of positive actions in the report’s key recommendations. The public consultation phase commenced on the 29th January for…

The Need to Improve Our Mental Health Legislation

Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the serious need to update our mental health legislation - with delays currently dating back more than five years. She highlighted the gaps in human rights protections for adults and children receiving inpatient mental…

Planning application for Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge

An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 205 apartments within 3 blocks up to height of 12 storeys at Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge. A summary of some of the details of the development are…

Making an observation on a planning application

A short guide on making an observation on a planning application in Dublin The planning process There are two main avenues for an applicant to make a planning application in Dublin. An application can be made to Dublin City Council.…

Dublin homelessness: “local connection”, standards report, training & for profit services

On the back of reports of people being turned away from homeless services, Neasa argued in the Dáil that the Minister must ensure there is an obligation on local authorities to provide emergency accommodation where the alternative is for someone…

DCC’s White-Water Rafting Facility

Appearing on RTÉ’s Prime Time at the time of the Council vote on the white-water rafting proposal (Dec 2019) Neasa explained the issues she had with the proposal and why she voted against it. The record showing how Councillors voted…

Application for 280 bed co-living development at Hendrons site

At 7pm on Tuesday 12th Jan 2021 Neasa hosted an online meeting to discuss the application, hear any observations from people in the area and outline the process for sending an observation to An Bord Pleanála. Update 7th April 2021…

Planning application for 702 units on Castleforbes Industrial Estate site

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…

Mandatory Quarantine for Inbound Passengers

Today, Neasa has written to the Government asking that reconsideration be given to their current stance on mandatory quarantining for passengers entering the country. In particular, should NPHET renew/maintain its call for mandatory quarantining and other travel related measures, Government…

Neonatal Intensive Care Facilities at the Rotunda Hospital

The Rotunda Hospital is located in a building complex which dates to 1757. Despite the incredible care the hospital provides to families at very important moments in life - indeed they have won awards for their innovative care practices -…

Neasa Hourigan (page 14) — TD for Dublin Central