Councillor Oisín O'Connor
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Green Party Councillor on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, representing Glencullen-Sandyford. oisinoconnor.com
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Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
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Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
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December 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
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Following reports that private landlords can increase rent for students outside of DoH caps, we are calling on Minister Lawless to publish his student accommodation strategy without delay.
Does the Minister's priorities lie with developers or with students?
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Does the Minister's priorities lie with developers or with students?
@evadowling.bsky.social
bit.ly/4rPzBWD
Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps | Green Party
Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps
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December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Following reports that private landlords can increase rent for students outside of DoH caps, we are calling on Minister Lawless to publish his student accommodation strategy without delay.
Does the Minister's priorities lie with developers or with students?
@evadowling.bsky.social
bit.ly/4rPzBWD
Does the Minister's priorities lie with developers or with students?
@evadowling.bsky.social
bit.ly/4rPzBWD
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Govt TD asks why Dart and Luas are delayed “in favour of funding roads”, two others look for rail projects to be funded
-- When opposition highlighted delays, Tánaiste Simon Harris claims -- after defunding shovel-ready rail projects -- that it doesn't have to be "either-or in terms of road…
-- When opposition highlighted delays, Tánaiste Simon Harris claims -- after defunding shovel-ready rail projects -- that it doesn't have to be "either-or in terms of road…
Govt TD asks why Dart and Luas are delayed “in favour of funding roads”, two others look for rail projects to be funded
-- When opposition highlighted delays, Tánaiste Simon Harris claims -- after defunding shovel-ready rail projects -- that it doesn't have to be "either-or in terms of road infrastructure or public transport". Three Government TDs have gone against a Cabinet decision to fund more roads at the expense of public transport. John Lahart (Fianna Fail) this week questioned why "crucial Luas Finglas and Dart South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads", while his party colleague, Kildare-based James Lawless TD, and said he was advocating for rail projects at Government level, which he said would cost more if delayed.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Govt TD asks why Dart and Luas are delayed “in favour of funding roads”, two others look for rail projects to be funded
-- When opposition highlighted delays, Tánaiste Simon Harris claims -- after defunding shovel-ready rail projects -- that it doesn't have to be "either-or in terms of road…
-- When opposition highlighted delays, Tánaiste Simon Harris claims -- after defunding shovel-ready rail projects -- that it doesn't have to be "either-or in terms of road…
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What are the top three things we need to focus on to turn the tide on our rotting system?
-Housing
-Affordability
-Climate Action
A big thanks to the Coinnigh Clé- Keep Left campaign for having cross party discussion on the back of the success of the Connolly campaign.
#housing #climateaction
-Housing
-Affordability
-Climate Action
A big thanks to the Coinnigh Clé- Keep Left campaign for having cross party discussion on the back of the success of the Connolly campaign.
#housing #climateaction
December 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What are the top three things we need to focus on to turn the tide on our rotting system?
-Housing
-Affordability
-Climate Action
A big thanks to the Coinnigh Clé- Keep Left campaign for having cross party discussion on the back of the success of the Connolly campaign.
#housing #climateaction
-Housing
-Affordability
-Climate Action
A big thanks to the Coinnigh Clé- Keep Left campaign for having cross party discussion on the back of the success of the Connolly campaign.
#housing #climateaction
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The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
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224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lkjxqe7hy4aqaj54qmybjhll/bafkreicv474myrtiit2n3ym7tbg5vqruvofcyzmtgbb574ztg2s3bncj6a@jpeg)
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
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Delighted that my nomination as Green Party Candidate for Galway West By-election has now been ratified by the executive. Looking forward to working with members and supporters in the campaign ahead.
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Delighted that my nomination as Green Party Candidate for Galway West By-election has now been ratified by the executive. Looking forward to working with members and supporters in the campaign ahead.
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A new Ireland Thinks poll, commissioned by An Taisce, reveals Irish public appear at odds with Government’s application for a derogation from EU Nitrates Directive.
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
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It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
December 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A new Ireland Thinks poll, commissioned by An Taisce, reveals Irish public appear at odds with Government’s application for a derogation from EU Nitrates Directive.
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
We won't always make popular decisions but at the very least we could make fair decisions.
Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil would prefer to angrily shut down debate, rather than hear criticism of their rent hikes on the least well off while giving the maximum tax cut to homeowners.
Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil would prefer to angrily shut down debate, rather than hear criticism of their rent hikes on the least well off while giving the maximum tax cut to homeowners.
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We won't always make popular decisions but at the very least we could make fair decisions.
Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil would prefer to angrily shut down debate, rather than hear criticism of their rent hikes on the least well off while giving the maximum tax cut to homeowners.
Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil would prefer to angrily shut down debate, rather than hear criticism of their rent hikes on the least well off while giving the maximum tax cut to homeowners.
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New DART and Luas lines, which ALREADY HAVE planning permission, are being delayed 4-5 years. This is a direct consequence of the Government’s decision to spend less on public transport.
DART+ South West is shelved until 2030. It has full planning approval since 2024, no judicial reviews and is ready to go but construction won't start until after 2030. A lot of housing around Adamstown and Clonburris built in anticipation of this upgrade.
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New DART and Luas lines, which ALREADY HAVE planning permission, are being delayed 4-5 years. This is a direct consequence of the Government’s decision to spend less on public transport.
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Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
Every single Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TD lied to the public that they would continue investing in public transport - just with more roads also.
And they continue to lie about their level of support for public transport. Worth remembering.
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And they continue to lie about their level of support for public transport. Worth remembering.
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Shovel-ready Luas and Dart projects delayed “to free up funding for more roads”
The Government is delaying shovel-ready public transport projects such as Dart+ South West and Luas Finglas in order “to free up funding for more roads”, the Green Party’s transpo…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Every single Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TD lied to the public that they would continue investing in public transport - just with more roads also.
And they continue to lie about their level of support for public transport. Worth remembering.
irishcycle.com/2025/11/27/s...
And they continue to lie about their level of support for public transport. Worth remembering.
irishcycle.com/2025/11/27/s...
Have you lived somewhere with no secure, sheltered bike parking?
Lack of decent parking at home is a big barrier.
I worked with the Belarmine RA and the council to run a pilot to see could we support residents in a practical way with advice and funding.
#stepaside #belarmine #cycling #bikelife
Lack of decent parking at home is a big barrier.
I worked with the Belarmine RA and the council to run a pilot to see could we support residents in a practical way with advice and funding.
#stepaside #belarmine #cycling #bikelife
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Have you lived somewhere with no secure, sheltered bike parking?
Lack of decent parking at home is a big barrier.
I worked with the Belarmine RA and the council to run a pilot to see could we support residents in a practical way with advice and funding.
#stepaside #belarmine #cycling #bikelife
Lack of decent parking at home is a big barrier.
I worked with the Belarmine RA and the council to run a pilot to see could we support residents in a practical way with advice and funding.
#stepaside #belarmine #cycling #bikelife
Councillors voted last night for higher rents and higher parking charges. I want to be clear I voted against these.
We put forward an alternative budget for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown that was fair, balanced and fully costed. Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil councillors were the only ones to vote against it.
We put forward an alternative budget for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown that was fair, balanced and fully costed. Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil councillors were the only ones to vote against it.
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Councillors voted last night for higher rents and higher parking charges. I want to be clear I voted against these.
We put forward an alternative budget for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown that was fair, balanced and fully costed. Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil councillors were the only ones to vote against it.
We put forward an alternative budget for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown that was fair, balanced and fully costed. Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil councillors were the only ones to vote against it.
Stephen Daedalus Airport.
The Dáil has heard a suggestion that Dublin Airport be named after the former Taoiseach Sean Lemass.
Any counteroffers?
Any counteroffers?
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Stephen Daedalus Airport.
I'm in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to scrutinise and vote on the council's 2026 budget.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to scrutinise and vote on the council's 2026 budget.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
I'm in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to scrutinise and vote on the council's 2026 budget.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to scrutinise and vote on the council's 2026 budget.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
The draft budget presented by the Chief Executive is for €313.7m across all the services the council delivers.
Any questions?
Note: this budget doesn't include capital projects which is managed separately.
The Belmont reservoir saga in Sandyford/Stepaside has run on for many years since planning permission was given back in 2011.
A lesson for planners on how not to give disappearing developers a way to wriggle out of their commitments. #sandyford #stepaside #disappearingdevelopers
A lesson for planners on how not to give disappearing developers a way to wriggle out of their commitments. #sandyford #stepaside #disappearingdevelopers
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Belmont reservoir saga in Sandyford/Stepaside has run on for many years since planning permission was given back in 2011.
A lesson for planners on how not to give disappearing developers a way to wriggle out of their commitments. #sandyford #stepaside #disappearingdevelopers
A lesson for planners on how not to give disappearing developers a way to wriggle out of their commitments. #sandyford #stepaside #disappearingdevelopers
I've written to the CEOs of the NTA, Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Ireland: here's 6 things they need to sort out.
More homes have been built here than any other part of Ireland, but our public transport users are treated like dirt.
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More homes have been built here than any other part of Ireland, but our public transport users are treated like dirt.
oisinoconnor.com/public-trans...
Letter to our public transport CEOs
Open Letter to CEO of the National Transport Authority, Anne Shaw, CEO of Dublin Bus Billy Hann, Managing Director of Go Ahead Ireland Dervla McKay
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November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I've written to the CEOs of the NTA, Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Ireland: here's 6 things they need to sort out.
More homes have been built here than any other part of Ireland, but our public transport users are treated like dirt.
oisinoconnor.com/public-trans...
More homes have been built here than any other part of Ireland, but our public transport users are treated like dirt.
oisinoconnor.com/public-trans...
Good morning from Sandyford's newest power station.
Where are we and how much electricity are we generating?
#Sandyford #GreenEnergy #Solar #Renewables
Where are we and how much electricity are we generating?
#Sandyford #GreenEnergy #Solar #Renewables
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good morning from Sandyford's newest power station.
Where are we and how much electricity are we generating?
#Sandyford #GreenEnergy #Solar #Renewables
Where are we and how much electricity are we generating?
#Sandyford #GreenEnergy #Solar #Renewables
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A fire erupted in a pavilion of the UN’s climate talks in Brazil today, forcing panicked delegates to run for the exits and disrupting tense negotiations among ministers from around the world.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A fire erupted in a pavilion of the UN’s climate talks in Brazil today, forcing panicked delegates to run for the exits and disrupting tense negotiations among ministers from around the world.
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Pinch yourself, you're not dreaming.
Local Green Party councillor calls out anti-farmer, anti-local business campaign by Fine Gael Cathaoirleach.
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Local Green Party councillor calls out anti-farmer, anti-local business campaign by Fine Gael Cathaoirleach.
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‘I support our local Christmas tree farms’ – councillor criticises initiative ‘promoting unaffordable plastic trees’
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s (DLR) new recycling campaign is “greenwashing” plastic Christmas trees at the expense of local Christmas tree farms, according to a local councillor.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Pinch yourself, you're not dreaming.
Local Green Party councillor calls out anti-farmer, anti-local business campaign by Fine Gael Cathaoirleach.
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Local Green Party councillor calls out anti-farmer, anti-local business campaign by Fine Gael Cathaoirleach.
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Excellent letter. Planning for school places need to track housing development, as you point out so clearly.
I wrote to the new Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to congratulate her on her new role, explain what is happening with the Kilternan school places crisis and offer solutions.
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Excellent letter. Planning for school places need to track housing development, as you point out so clearly.
They launched their new housing plan last week and already spitballing new ideas in public for extra developer subsidies. Useless. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Harris proposes investment programme for housing delivery
A new investment programme to support housing delivery across Ireland by small and medium-sized developers will be brought forward next month by Minister for Finance Simon Harris.
www.rte.ie
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
They launched their new housing plan last week and already spitballing new ideas in public for extra developer subsidies. Useless. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
I wrote to the new Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to congratulate her on her new role, explain what is happening with the Kilternan school places crisis and offer solutions.
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I wrote to the new Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to congratulate her on her new role, explain what is happening with the Kilternan school places crisis and offer solutions.
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
I wrote to the new Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to congratulate her on her new role, explain what is happening with the Kilternan school places crisis and offer solutions.
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I wrote to the new Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to congratulate her on her new role, explain what is happening with the Kilternan school places crisis and offer solutions.
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education
Read my friendly letter below.
oisinoconnor.com/letter-minister-education