Neasa on the need for transparency of oversight in the context of Budget 2021. Transcript: Some of the items I will be focusing on as part of my work in the Committee on Budgetary Oversight are performance metrics, results and…
Neasa Speaking in Advance of Budget 2021
Neasa speaking in her role as Chair of the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee in advance of Budget 2021 on the role the Committee plays in our national budget.
An Bord Pleanála decides to reject planning application for Botanic SHD
At a board meeting on 8th October 2020 An Bord Pleanála decided to refuse permission for the Botanic SHD development at Daneswell. The detail of An Bord Pleanála’s decision can be found here. That decision reflects concerns raised by many…
Climate Action Bill
The Climate Action Bill was announced today and commits us, in law, to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 2050; introduces a system of five-year carbon budgets; and strengthens role of the Climate Advisory Council This bill puts in…
In support of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
Neasa tonight voted in favour of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020. There are also a number of important items on supporting and expanding palliative care that Neasa will be making a priority as Green Party spokesperson on health. The…
Neasa on the HSE’s Winter Plan
Neasa spoke in the Dáil on the HSE’s Winter Plan including: supports for people requiring services on a long-standing basis; transparency and accountability around the spend; and the need for a timeline on the introduction of Sláintecare Transcript I will…
Register to Vote
Turnout in the 2020 General Election was 51.2% in Dublin Central (down from 52.4% in 2016). In effect, just half of the electorate in Dublin Central decide who represents Dublin Central in Dáil Éireann. If you are not registered, recently…