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Questions to be answered on OPW’s about-face on Phoenix Park gate closures

Fri, Jul 10, 2020

Speaking today Neasa Hourigan, Finance Spokesperson for the Green Party, expressed disappointment at the OPW’s decision to reopen the perimeter gates to the Phoenix Park and the manner in which that decision was announced.

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Update on the development plans for the Clonliffe College site

Thu, Jul 9, 2020

If you didn't get to make the briefing from Hines Ireland today on the developments planned for the Clonliffe College site please find a summary of the key points below. Please note that this is an early stage plan. Lots of positives in the plan but also elements that we feel could be better. The shortage of good quality housing in the city has not gone away so it is incumbent on us all to make sure the best possible use is made of the site.

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Impact of Covid 19: Views from the Central Bank and the NTMA

Thu, Jul 9, 2020

Neasa questioned the Central Bank and NTMA about their responses to the current financial crisis, discussing how Covid-19 is affecting mortgages, consumer protection rights and Irish sovereign green bonds.

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Public meeting on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road

Tue, Jul 7, 2020

There is a new housing development planned for the old Smurfit site on Botanic Road. We are holding an online public meeting on 20th July at 7pm to walk though the proposal and to discuss any observations people might have with a view to including those observations on any submission we make to An Bord Pleanála. Details of the development and how to sign up for the online meeting below.

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Dublin City Council survey on Moore Street Trading

Fri, Jul 3, 2020

Dublin City Council is running a public survey on the future of Street Trading in Moore Street based on the latest report of the Moore Street Advisory Group. It's a simple survey to gauge the public's views on the vision for future Street trading in Moore Street. The survey closes on 8th Jul 2020.

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Neasa on the Challenges Facing Irish Businesses

Thu, Jul 2, 2020

Neasa spoke on the Government’s efforts to support Irish businesses, highlighting the need to ensure our support is invested into labour intensive work - particularly when it comes to the building industry - and that the quality of jobs protected remains a central concern.

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Provisional Liquidators appointed to Drumcondra and District Credit Union

Thu, Jul 2, 2020

Unfortunately provisional liquidators have been appointed to Drumcondra and District Credit Union. Please see below for details from the Central Bank

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Neasa on the Programme for Government

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Neasa speaks on the Green Party membership's ratification of the Programme for Government

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