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:…
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…
Guidelines on cocooning during COVID-19
The dos and don’ts of cocooning during COVID-19. Information for anybody that should be cocooning.
Government options
Neasa discusses a number of Government options involving the Green Party she would consider at this point
Employer concerns on Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
The Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme is a welcome development. There have been some concerns from employers about some of the details of the scheme which we’ve tried to address below. On Tuesday, 24 March the Government announced new measures…