May 2020 - Neasa Hourigan

Information sharing events on the development of the Clonliffe College site

Details are below on two information sharing events organised by Croke Park in June that are specifically for the planning submission for the proposed hotel within the development. Online information evening to learn more about the plans for the hotel…

Cooperatives should be an integral part of rebuilding our economy

The world economy is not in good health. Despite the implementation and further proposals for some of the largest collective fiscal stimulus measures in history, a partial recovery in 2021 is the best that can be expected. Now is a…

DCC report on new homeless facility in Drumcondra

Councillor Janet Horner and I have been liaising with DCC/DHRE about the new homeless facility in Drumcondra. Brendan Kenny, Deputy Chief Executive of Dublin City Council has produced a report, provided below. Three files have been provided:

Stop motor traffic through Phoenix Park

Motor traffic going through the Phoenix Park should be stopped, according to local Green Party representatives. The elected representatives are calling on the OPW to prevent private motor traffic from using the park as a thoroughfare, instead only allowing access…

It’s time to end charity fundraising in the disability sector

Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, has echoed calls from the Disability Action Coalition to properly fund the Section 39 organisations that provide essential disability services. These organisations should be funded on a full cost price model…

Development at 15-17 Drumcondra Road Lower

There have been some queries from residents about the redevelopment of a property at 15-17 Drumcondra Road Lower. Cllr Janet Horner has received a response from Dublin City Council about plans for the building. The following is the response from…

It does not need to be either economy or environment: 5 policies to benefit both

Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, has welcomed research from Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford that identified five policies with high potential on both economic multiplier and environmental impact metrics. Neasa Hourigan TD said:…

Month: May 2020