Neasa questioned the Central Bank and NTMA about their responses to the current financial crisis, discussing how Covid-19 is affecting mortgages, consumer protection rights and Irish sovereign green bonds. Transcript Neasa Hourigan TD: I thank Mr. Makhlouf for his opening…
Public meeting on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road
There is a new housing development planned for the old Smurfit site on Botanic Road. We are holding an online public meeting on 20th July at 7pm to walk though the proposal and to discuss any observations people might have…
Provisional Liquidators appointed to Drumcondra and District Credit Union
Unfortunately provisional liquidators have been appointed to Drumcondra and District Credit Union. Please see below for details from the Central Bank Details, including depositors’ rights under the Deposit Guarantee Scheme, can be found here Further information for members can be…
Neasa on the Challenges Facing Irish Businesses
Neasa spoke on the Government’s efforts to support Irish businesses, highlighting the need to ensure our support is invested into labour intensive work - particularly when it comes to the building industry - and that the quality of jobs protected…
Neasa on the Programme for Government
Neasa speaks on the Green Party membership’s ratification of the Programme for Government Transcript Hi everyone. So it looks like the Green Party has passed the Programme for Government negotiated with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael The Green Party had…
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…