News

Statement on Mother and Baby Homes

Fri, Sep 2, 2022

I had been hoping there were more reasons forthcoming on the decision by the Department of Equality to not undertake an independent legal inquiry into Mother and Baby Homes. There doesn’t seem to be and I think the decision is a mistake.

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Daneswell/Smurfit Site Large-scale Residential Development planning application

Tue, Aug 16, 2022

At the start of August a Large-scale Residential Development application was made to Dublin City Council for the development of 168 apartment units, a creche, and café at Daneswell Place, Former Printworks/Smurfit Site, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The application was declared invalid on the 9th of August as Dublin City Council felt the description contained in the application was insufficiently detailed for the public. The application was resubmitted on the 22 Aug 2022. Last day for observations is Monday 26th of September 2022. On 13th September at 8pm Neasa will host an online meeting to discuss the application.

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Mental Health Provision in School Settings

Fri, Jul 15, 2022

Speaking today Deputy Neasa Hourigan has called on the Department of Education and the Department of Health to undertake a joint approach to the provision of services for mental health in school settings at both primary and post primary levels in Budget 2023.

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Secretarial support - fixed term contract

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Neasa is looking for secretarial support to help her in a range of areas. The job includes national and constituency activities, located in Leinster House and the Dublin Central Constituency.

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New application for development at former Des Kelly showrooms on North Circular Road

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

A summary of the planning application for the site at the former Des Kelly showrooms on North Circular Road can be found below. Note this is a new application after a previous application was refused by Dublin City Council in January 2022

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District Heating Systems in Dublin 1

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

Neasa raising the exorbitant gas price increases as a result of a district heating system for residents of a Dublin 1 apartment complex.

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Little Baby Bundle trial launched

Mon, Jun 13, 2022

I'm so heartened to see work on a Little Baby Bundle trial commencing in my constituency with the Rotunda Hospital today. The Little Baby Bundle will be filled with a range of key items, including play items to encourage early communication and bonding, household items for help with safe bathing and safe sleep, as well as a range of other items to support new parents after the birth.

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Four Day Week International Summit

Wed, Jun 1, 2022

Neasa joined the First International Summit about the Reduction of Working Time and the Four Day Work-Week, hosted by the Government of the Valencian Region (Generalitat Valenciana) and the Valencian Public Employment and Training Service (LABORA).

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