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Register to Vote

Thu, Oct 1, 2020

Turnout in the 2020 General Election was 51.2% in Dublin Central (down from 52.4% in 2016). In effect, just half of the electorate in Dublin Central decide who represents Dublin Central in Dáil Éireann. If you are not registered, recently turned 18, or have recently changed address see below for details. Changes made in 2022 means it is now much easier to register to vote - all you need is your PPS number and Eircode. Obviously, if you want Green, we would encourage you to vote Green. How you vote however is up to you.

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60 Seconds on Well-Being Indicators

Wed, Sep 30, 2020

Neasa speaks for 60 seconds on well-being indicators. This method of decision-making would compel Government to consider broader metrics than just the nation's GDP (or GNI*). It would consider - are we happy? Are we being fair to everyone? Are we planning for the future welfare of others? WelI-being budgets, coming soon...

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Steering Group to produce report for public consultation on the Phoenix Park

Fri, Sep 18, 2020

In spite of the delays, it is welcome to hear progress and some firm dates on the consultation process around the Phoenix Park traffic management strategy. Key for this process will be meaningful public engagement and that the Minister listens to the opinions of the stakeholder organisations and the public.

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Delays to the consultation process on the Phoenix Park Traffic Management Strategy

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

On the 16th of July Minister Patrick O'Donovan, after his decision to re-open the Phoenix Park gates, told us a "consultation process on the Phoenix Park Traffic Management Strategy, involving all stakeholders" was expected to take place during August/September of this year. As of the 9th of September the Minister is now saying he cannot confirm exact dates for commencement and completion of such a process but that he wants to advance this process in "coming weeks and months." It is disappointing to see that the dates on this important piece of work are slipping already.

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The Minister for Justice needs to do more to tackle fireworks

Fri, Sep 11, 2020

The use of illegal fireworks has gotten out of hand this year. Seven weeks to Halloween and fireworks are already a nightly occurrence. Neasa Hourigan has written to the Minister for Justice to ask her to do more on combating this issue and has included some proposals the Minister can act on. Let us know if you have additional suggestions on how to tackle this problem at Neasa.Hourigan@oir.ie.

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Nationwide review of maternal care visitor restrictions required urgently

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Speaking today Neasa Hourigan, Finance & Health Spokesperson for the Green Party, called on the Minister for Health and maternity hospitals to review the restrictions around partners joining pregnant people during antenatal scans and labour.

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A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy - Ireland’s National Waste Policy 2020-2025

Fri, Sep 4, 2020

Neasa speaks on Ireland's ambitious new targets to tackle waste and move towards a circular economy under a new plan announced today by Minister Eamon Ryan TD.

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Public consultation on Griffith Avenue Protected Cycle Track

Thu, Sep 3, 2020

Dublin City Council is currently investigating the options for providing a protected cycle lane on both sides of Griffith Avenue from Ballygall Road East as far as the Malahide Road. If you have concerns you would like to see addressed or indeed if you would like to add your support please see details below on the public consultation.

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