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Launch of Green Party's position paper on Wellbeing Indicators

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Today Green Party Spokesperson for Finance Neasa Hourigan TD and Green Party Spokesperson for Social Protection Marc Ó Cathasaigh launched the Green Party's position paper on Wellbeing Indicators.

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New Local Community Safety Partnership Pilot

Fri, Nov 13, 2020

Neasa welcomed the statement from the Minister for Justice announcing a new Local Community Safety Partnership that will be established on a pilot basis in the Dublin North Inner City area. The pilot will bring together residents, community representatives, business interests, councillors, local authorities and State services such as An Garda Síochána, Tusla and the HSE to devise and implement the Local Community Safety Plans. The Minister's statement is available below.

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Neasa Speaking on International Tax Justice

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Speaking in relation to the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union Bill 2020, Neasa highlighted some issues with the changing landscape of financial services and taxation that we are likely to see arise in a post-Brexit Europe.

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Restrictions on Maternity Care

Mon, Nov 2, 2020

The ongoing restrictions around partners joining pregnant people at their antenatal scans and during labour have been raised with me on a number of occasions over the last few weeks. It would seem that both the restrictions themselves and the way in which they are implemented vary greatly between hospitals and care providers. This is leading to a great deal of distress among those receiving care.

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Transparency in Budget 2021

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Neasa on the need for transparency of oversight in the context of Budget 2021.

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Neasa Speaking in Advance of Budget 2021

Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Neasa speaking in her role as Chair of the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee in advance of Budget 2021 on the role the Committee plays in our national budget.

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An Bord Pleanála decides to reject planning application for Botanic SHD at Daneswell

Thu, Oct 8, 2020

At a board meeting on 8th October 2020 An Bord Pleanála decided to refuse permission for the Botanic SHD development at Daneswell.

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In support of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020

Wed, Oct 7, 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.

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