News

Planning application for Short Term Lease Apartments at 86 North King Street, Dublin 7

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

A planning application was lodged with Dublin City Council on the 29th November 2022 for the development of an infill site on North King Street. While I welcome the development of such sites the proposal is for short term let apartments which will do little to improve the housing issues we face.

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Public consultation on North Circular Road interim walking and cycling scheme

Wed, Dec 14, 2022

A 1.1km section from Dorset Street along North Circular Rd and Portland Row ending at Amiens St/North Strand Rd has been identified by Dublin City Council for an interim walking and cycling scheme.

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On East Wall

Fri, Dec 2, 2022

The discord in East Wall over the last few weeks has a complicated set of origins. All political representatives for the area, like myself, know East Wall to be a very cohesive community. It is also a diverse and constantly changing community. The people of East Wall often go about their day in the view of cranes redeveloping the docklands and with the sound of trains and trams whistling past. It is as important to place that reality in the forefront of our discussion of housing and protests as we should the welfare and rights of people seeking work or sanctuary in this country.

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Supreme Court ruling on CETA

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

Neasa discusses the Supreme Court decision in relation to CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement). The case was brought forward by colleague Patrick Costello TD on foot of concerns around the constitutional compatibility of specific provisions in CETA allowing for the creation of the Investor Court System to decide complaints by Canadian companies who invest in EU member states.

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Private members' bill on the funding of the greyhound industry

Tue, Nov 15, 2022

Today I launched a private members' bill to change the way the government funds the greyhound industry. Currently the greyhound industry receives a set ratio of Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund every year. This amendment seeks to put better financial controls on how that money is disbursed.

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Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

Neasa's Topical Issue on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

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Digital Exam Papers

Tue, Oct 18, 2022

I am delighted to hear that visually-impaired Leaving Cert students will soon have access to digital exam papers.

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Payment Dates for Social Protection Supports Introduced in Budget 2023

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

A range of social protection supports were announced in Budget 2023. These include a €12 increase in core welfare payments and a package of 8 lump sum payments between now and Christmas.

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