News

Replacement of the Number 11 bus service

Fri, Nov 1, 2024

I’ve been contacted by constituents about concerns they have in relation to the replacement of the number 11 bus service by a new number 19 service. I’ve written to the National Transport Authority to request extension of the new service past Parnell Square. I’ll provide an update when I hear back from the NTA. More details on the changes can be found below. Cllr. Feljin Jose and I have been engaging with the NTA for the last 24 months to ensure that any changes to bus routes enhance the service and make public transport more efficient and accessible for the area. This includes successfully securing more frequency on any proposed new routes over and above the original proposal.

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Reducing Harm of Opioid Overdoses

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Neasa discussing combating the risk of injury and death due to opioid drug use; with particular reference to Naloxone, a prescription medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs for example heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and synthetic opioids.

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Changes to route served by Number 11

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

The route served by the No. 11 bus is changing, not going away. The new 19 bus will: continue to go along Home Farm Road and Drumcondra road; will be more frequent than the current 11; and will provide a service to Dublin Airport. The 19 route is in addition to the N2 route that has recently started operating along Griffith Avenue.

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Dangers of LNG

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Neasa raising with the Minister for Environment the significant public safety, climate and economic dangers of LNG.

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Halloween Costume Swap

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

I'm organising a Halloween Costume Swap from 1pm to 5pm on Tuesday 22nd October in the Holy Family Parish Centre, 13 Prussia St, Stoneybatter, D07 A097.

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Supports for Students with Additional Needs

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Neasa discussing supports for student with additional needs - for example visual impairments, learning difficulties, motor and mobility impairments - in school and college.

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A Health-Led Approach to Drug Policy

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

Neasa discussing a health-led approach to drug policy with representatives of the Dublin Drugs Treatment Court and the Ana Liffey Drug Project.

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Call to Delay the XL Bully Dog Ban

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Neasa calling on the Government to delay the ban on XL bully dogs. To date, not one local authority has received the full regulations, Dog Wardens have been given no guidance, and there has been no meaningful involvement by the Gardaí in the process. The ban places a huge administrative and resource burden on Local Authorities and they are not receiving the support needed to deal with this. To implement the ban within the current timeline would be very dangerous.

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