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…
60 Seconds on Well-Being Indicators
Neasa speaks for 60 seconds on well-being indicators. This method of decision-making would compel Government to consider broader metrics than just the nation’s GDP (or GNI*). It would consider - are we happy? Are we being fair to everyone? Are…
Steering Group to produce report for public consultation on the Phoenix Park
The Minister for the Office of Public Works has said that the CEOs the of National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and the Office of Public Works will make up the Steering Group that has been…
Delays to the consultation process on the Phoenix Park Traffic Management Strategy
On the 16th of July Minister Patrick O’Donovan, after his decision to re-open the Phoenix Park gates, told us a “consultation process on the Phoenix Park Traffic Management Strategy, involving all stakeholders” was expected to take place during August/September of…
The Minister for Justice needs to do more to tackle fireworks
The use of illegal fireworks has gotten out of hand this year. Seven weeks to Halloween and fireworks are already a nightly occurrence. Neasa Hourigan has written to the Minister for Justice to ask her to do more on combating…
Nationwide review of maternal care visitor restrictions required urgently
Speaking today Neasa Hourigan, Finance & Health Spokesperson for the Green Party, called on the Minister for Health and maternity hospitals to review the restrictions around partners joining pregnant people during antenatal scans and labour. Deputy Hourigan, TD for Dublin…
A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy - Ireland’s National Waste Policy 2020-2025
Neasa speaks on Ireland’s ambitious new targets to tackle waste and move towards a circular economy under a new plan announced today by Minister Eamon Ryan TD. The full plan, “A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy - Ireland’s…