Michael Pidgeon
@pidgeon.ie
Dublin City Councillor for the South West Inner City. Green Party spokesperson on Finance. 🌳🏡🚲🚌🌍
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The NTA have been slow to respond to the problems with the 80 bus route, but I met them this morning and there is some progress...
November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The NTA have been slow to respond to the problems with the 80 bus route, but I met them this morning and there is some progress...
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The Galway Luas will be a key part of Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS) and must be added to it during the next review.
In the meantime, preferred route selection can be progressed - moving these plans closer to reality.
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In the meantime, preferred route selection can be progressed - moving these plans closer to reality.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Galway Luas will be a key part of Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS) and must be added to it during the next review.
In the meantime, preferred route selection can be progressed - moving these plans closer to reality.
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In the meantime, preferred route selection can be progressed - moving these plans closer to reality.
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📻 I'll be on RTÉ Radio 1's Drivetime at 4:45pm on why a hotel bed tax is a good idea.
Two thirds of EU states have them. Even a tiny 1% charge would raise €12m a year in Dublin City alone - improving the city for tourists and residents alike.
Two thirds of EU states have them. Even a tiny 1% charge would raise €12m a year in Dublin City alone - improving the city for tourists and residents alike.
November 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
📻 I'll be on RTÉ Radio 1's Drivetime at 4:45pm on why a hotel bed tax is a good idea.
Two thirds of EU states have them. Even a tiny 1% charge would raise €12m a year in Dublin City alone - improving the city for tourists and residents alike.
Two thirds of EU states have them. Even a tiny 1% charge would raise €12m a year in Dublin City alone - improving the city for tourists and residents alike.
This is an absolute disaster. Taking away money from ready-to-go public transport projects so that they can chuck more cash at new roads.
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
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 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is an absolute disaster. Taking away money from ready-to-go public transport projects so that they can chuck more cash at new roads.
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
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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 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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.
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Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
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Wishing Paschal the very best as he steps down as Minister and TD. He’s been a hugely consequential public representative, who has worked with diligence, integrity and always with a strong sense of personal kindness.
BREAKING: Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is to stand down today from his role in Government and take up a senior position at the World Bank.
Paschal Donohoe to step down as Minister for Finance
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is to stand down today from his role in Government, to take up a role at the World Bank.
www.rte.ie
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wishing Paschal the very best as he steps down as Minister and TD. He’s been a hugely consequential public representative, who has worked with diligence, integrity and always with a strong sense of personal kindness.
Public seating: it's great!
In the last local election, I pledged to deliver more benches for Dublin 8. Now we've rolled out 12 new ones, with more to come.
Anywhere in Dublin city you'd like to see a bench? Drop me a message or leave a comment.
In the last local election, I pledged to deliver more benches for Dublin 8. Now we've rolled out 12 new ones, with more to come.
Anywhere in Dublin city you'd like to see a bench? Drop me a message or leave a comment.
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Public seating: it's great!
In the last local election, I pledged to deliver more benches for Dublin 8. Now we've rolled out 12 new ones, with more to come.
Anywhere in Dublin city you'd like to see a bench? Drop me a message or leave a comment.
In the last local election, I pledged to deliver more benches for Dublin 8. Now we've rolled out 12 new ones, with more to come.
Anywhere in Dublin city you'd like to see a bench? Drop me a message or leave a comment.
I've had another illegal AirBnB in #Dublin shut down.
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
Why Ireland's AirBnB regulation doesn't work
YouTube video by Cllr. Michael Pidgeon
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I've had another illegal AirBnB in #Dublin shut down.
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
Car insurance costs are up 9%, yet profits are down.
The way we have set up insurance in Ireland is mad, leading to high legal costs and inconsistent payouts. It leaves consumers paying way over the odds.
Time for some reforming zeal from government!
The way we have set up insurance in Ireland is mad, leading to high legal costs and inconsistent payouts. It leaves consumers paying way over the odds.
Time for some reforming zeal from government!
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Car insurance costs are up 9%, yet profits are down.
The way we have set up insurance in Ireland is mad, leading to high legal costs and inconsistent payouts. It leaves consumers paying way over the odds.
Time for some reforming zeal from government!
The way we have set up insurance in Ireland is mad, leading to high legal costs and inconsistent payouts. It leaves consumers paying way over the odds.
Time for some reforming zeal from government!
Car insurance premiums are up 9% - yet profits are down in the sector.
Costs are spiralling within insurance, there's a clear case for government to reform things, but there's just no energy or zeal for doing it.
@greenpartyie.bsky.social statement: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
Costs are spiralling within insurance, there's a clear case for government to reform things, but there's just no energy or zeal for doing it.
@greenpartyie.bsky.social statement: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
Greens slam “missing in action” Ministers as motor insurance costs up 9% | Green Party
Greens slam “missing in action” Ministers as motor insurance costs up 9%
www.greenparty.ie
October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Car insurance premiums are up 9% - yet profits are down in the sector.
Costs are spiralling within insurance, there's a clear case for government to reform things, but there's just no energy or zeal for doing it.
@greenpartyie.bsky.social statement: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
Costs are spiralling within insurance, there's a clear case for government to reform things, but there's just no energy or zeal for doing it.
@greenpartyie.bsky.social statement: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
73 bus update: I just got an email from GoAhead today: they're going to be reinstating the Hybreasal bus stops on the SCR. Keep the feedback coming
October 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
73 bus update: I just got an email from GoAhead today: they're going to be reinstating the Hybreasal bus stops on the SCR. Keep the feedback coming
10 days of the 73 bus. 10 days since the end of the 123.
Thanks for all the feedback so far - keep it coming! I'll be packaging it up and presenting it the bus company and National Transport Authority in a few weeks.
Thanks for all the feedback so far - keep it coming! I'll be packaging it up and presenting it the bus company and National Transport Authority in a few weeks.
October 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
10 days of the 73 bus. 10 days since the end of the 123.
Thanks for all the feedback so far - keep it coming! I'll be packaging it up and presenting it the bus company and National Transport Authority in a few weeks.
Thanks for all the feedback so far - keep it coming! I'll be packaging it up and presenting it the bus company and National Transport Authority in a few weeks.
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There's still time to apply for our new comms officer role - full details in the link below, share with someone you think would be a great fit!
#GreenJobs
#GreenJobs
We're hiring!
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
Job opportunities and Internships | Green Party
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October 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
There's still time to apply for our new comms officer role - full details in the link below, share with someone you think would be a great fit!
#GreenJobs
#GreenJobs
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We're on the verge of reaching a fifth of our target in less than a day!
Throw your hat in the ring for a cash prize of up to €1,500 and keep the momentum going 👇
www.idonate.ie/raffle/Green...
Throw your hat in the ring for a cash prize of up to €1,500 and keep the momentum going 👇
www.idonate.ie/raffle/Green...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're on the verge of reaching a fifth of our target in less than a day!
Throw your hat in the ring for a cash prize of up to €1,500 and keep the momentum going 👇
www.idonate.ie/raffle/Green...
Throw your hat in the ring for a cash prize of up to €1,500 and keep the momentum going 👇
www.idonate.ie/raffle/Green...
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We're hiring!
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
Job opportunities and Internships | Green Party
greenparty.ie
October 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're hiring!
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
The Party is looking for a Press and Strategic Communications Officer to help us shape and get our message out as effectively as possible.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th November. Find all the details below.
#GreenJobs
The 73 bus is now up and running. RIP the 123.
I'm keen to hear and gather feedback on the route, particularly on the new stops, which I'll be passing on to the NTA and GoAhead.
Let me know how you're finding it so far by comment below, direct message, or email [email protected]
I'm keen to hear and gather feedback on the route, particularly on the new stops, which I'll be passing on to the NTA and GoAhead.
Let me know how you're finding it so far by comment below, direct message, or email [email protected]
October 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The 73 bus is now up and running. RIP the 123.
I'm keen to hear and gather feedback on the route, particularly on the new stops, which I'll be passing on to the NTA and GoAhead.
Let me know how you're finding it so far by comment below, direct message, or email [email protected]
I'm keen to hear and gather feedback on the route, particularly on the new stops, which I'll be passing on to the NTA and GoAhead.
Let me know how you're finding it so far by comment below, direct message, or email [email protected]
Last night in Dublin City Council we started the process of zoning more land for housing.
The crazy thing: bad national policy means that there is an artificial max limit on how much land we can zone for housing.
If we tried to zone much more, we'd be legally prevented. Mad.
The crazy thing: bad national policy means that there is an artificial max limit on how much land we can zone for housing.
If we tried to zone much more, we'd be legally prevented. Mad.
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Last night in Dublin City Council we started the process of zoning more land for housing.
The crazy thing: bad national policy means that there is an artificial max limit on how much land we can zone for housing.
If we tried to zone much more, we'd be legally prevented. Mad.
The crazy thing: bad national policy means that there is an artificial max limit on how much land we can zone for housing.
If we tried to zone much more, we'd be legally prevented. Mad.
Bike bunkers in #Dublin city: finally open for registration - first new ones coming by the end of this year! (FINALLY!)
Register your interest at bikebunkers.ie
Register your interest at bikebunkers.ie
October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Bike bunkers in #Dublin city: finally open for registration - first new ones coming by the end of this year! (FINALLY!)
Register your interest at bikebunkers.ie
Register your interest at bikebunkers.ie
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No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries.
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026 | Green Party
Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026
greenparty.ie
October 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries.
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
Dublin's 123 bus is changing on Oct 19th.
It's becoming the 73, with a new company running it, similar frequency, and a new route - particularly in the city centre.
It's becoming the 73, with a new company running it, similar frequency, and a new route - particularly in the city centre.
October 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Dublin's 123 bus is changing on Oct 19th.
It's becoming the 73, with a new company running it, similar frequency, and a new route - particularly in the city centre.
It's becoming the 73, with a new company running it, similar frequency, and a new route - particularly in the city centre.
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The Residential Zoned Land Tax #RZLT is essential to take land hoarders to task and ensure that our many empty sites lying idle in the country are put to use.
Government loopholes are gutting the Land Hoarding Tax. Empty sites stay empty. Hoarders keep winning.
Government loopholes are gutting the Land Hoarding Tax. Empty sites stay empty. Hoarders keep winning.
October 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Residential Zoned Land Tax #RZLT is essential to take land hoarders to task and ensure that our many empty sites lying idle in the country are put to use.
Government loopholes are gutting the Land Hoarding Tax. Empty sites stay empty. Hoarders keep winning.
Government loopholes are gutting the Land Hoarding Tax. Empty sites stay empty. Hoarders keep winning.
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Over the summer, the Government raided the Climate & Nature fund to pay for gaps in their infrastructure bill. Today's Budget could have fixed that and committed new investment for nature and the environment.
Unfortunately, there has been no change in their approach. A wasted opportunity.
Unfortunately, there has been no change in their approach. A wasted opportunity.
October 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Over the summer, the Government raided the Climate & Nature fund to pay for gaps in their infrastructure bill. Today's Budget could have fixed that and committed new investment for nature and the environment.
Unfortunately, there has been no change in their approach. A wasted opportunity.
Unfortunately, there has been no change in their approach. A wasted opportunity.
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Nothing in the Budget to advance a Public Model of Childcare.
Big reforms like this take time, need to be supported through each budget. The Government is failing to progress this vital reform that will address affordability and capacity.
Big reforms like this take time, need to be supported through each budget. The Government is failing to progress this vital reform that will address affordability and capacity.
October 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nothing in the Budget to advance a Public Model of Childcare.
Big reforms like this take time, need to be supported through each budget. The Government is failing to progress this vital reform that will address affordability and capacity.
Big reforms like this take time, need to be supported through each budget. The Government is failing to progress this vital reform that will address affordability and capacity.
I still can't believe that they're doing this. Giving a massive VAT tax break that'll do very little for small cafés and restaurants, while giving millions to big chains.
Weak, unfocused governance. They're too comfortable chucking out our tax money.
Weak, unfocused governance. They're too comfortable chucking out our tax money.
It's official. They're giving big restaurant chains a massive tax cut, costing nearly €700m in the #VAT cut to hospitality.
For that kind of money you could:
👨👩👦👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty
🚌 Make public transport free
For that kind of money you could:
👨👩👦👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty
🚌 Make public transport free
October 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I still can't believe that they're doing this. Giving a massive VAT tax break that'll do very little for small cafés and restaurants, while giving millions to big chains.
Weak, unfocused governance. They're too comfortable chucking out our tax money.
Weak, unfocused governance. They're too comfortable chucking out our tax money.