April 2020 - Neasa Hourigan

We need to protect consumers against predatory financial institutions

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 consistent policy on park opening is needed

The Green Party wants to see a consistent policy on park opening regardless of the body that is managing that park. We currently have the situation where, for example, Dublin City Council parks are open but Botanic Gardens, St. Stephen’s…

Call for COVID moratorium professional services withholdings tax

Given the current circumstances, and the cash flow problems many small service providers are experiencing, the minister should consider a moratorium on all F45 tax withholdings for a number of weeks. At a minimum F45 should be moved to a…

Europe must show solidarity in response to global economic crisis

Green Party MEPs Ciarán Cuffe and Grace O’Sullivan, along with the Party’s Finance spokesperson Neasa Hourigan TD, today called on the Eurogroup and the Irish government to take decisive action and agree a pathway for the issuing of Eurobonds without…

Have your say on Dublin City Council’s 2022 Litter Plan

Dublin City Council’s Waste Management Department is looking for feedback on its 2022 Litter Plan. While much good work has been done there is lots more we could be doing to make Dublin a cleaner, more sustainable city (e.g. green…

Month: April 2020