Michael Pidgeon
@pidgeondublin.bsky.social
Dublin City Councillor for the South West Inner City. Green Party spokesperson on Finance. 🌳🏡🚲🚌🌍
Free Christmas tree recycling at 12 locations around Dublin City.
The trees are used for compost and wood chips.
Full list of centres and times here: www.dublincity.ie/waste-and-re...
The trees are used for compost and wood chips.
Full list of centres and times here: www.dublincity.ie/waste-and-re...
January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Free Christmas tree recycling at 12 locations around Dublin City.
The trees are used for compost and wood chips.
Full list of centres and times here: www.dublincity.ie/waste-and-re...
The trees are used for compost and wood chips.
Full list of centres and times here: www.dublincity.ie/waste-and-re...
Ireland's only supervised injection centre has just secured permanent planning permission.
It's good news for Dubliners - now we need to see these facilities spread to anywhere where there is a drug injection problem.
It's good news for Dubliners - now we need to see these facilities spread to anywhere where there is a drug injection problem.
January 8, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Ireland's only supervised injection centre has just secured permanent planning permission.
It's good news for Dubliners - now we need to see these facilities spread to anywhere where there is a drug injection problem.
It's good news for Dubliners - now we need to see these facilities spread to anywhere where there is a drug injection problem.
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The U-turns on road safety by this government would make your head spin. Lower default speed limits, RSA reform and red light camera pilot all abandoned while deaths and serious injuries are rising.
independent.ie/opinion/comm...
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Feljin Jose: Seán Canney has earned the nickname ‘Minister for U-turns’ – and there’s a reason for that
Here’s a riddle for you: if two wrongs don’t make a right, but three lefts do make a right, how many U-turns make you spiral out of control?
independent.ie
January 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The U-turns on road safety by this government would make your head spin. Lower default speed limits, RSA reform and red light camera pilot all abandoned while deaths and serious injuries are rising.
independent.ie/opinion/comm...
independent.ie/opinion/comm...
Merry Christmas, one and all!
December 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Merry Christmas, one and all!
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Still looking for a Christmas present?
What about some humour fiction!
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What about some humour fiction!
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December 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Still looking for a Christmas present?
What about some humour fiction!
booksupstairs.ie/product/fail...
What about some humour fiction!
booksupstairs.ie/product/fail...
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This is good news for several reasons.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
In Drimnagh, the council is rolling on with plans to remake the Suir Road junction. The plan is to start construction next summer on work to make the junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and less congested for buses, Luases, and private-vehicle drivers.
In Drimnagh, council rolls on with plans to remake Suir Road junction
The plan is to start construction next summer on work to make the junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and less congested for buses, Luases, and private-vehicle drivers.
www.dublininquirer.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is good news for several reasons.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
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"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Prof Brian Caulfield: Can anything be done to end M50 gridlock?
Motorway is daily inescapable reminder of Dublin’s status as world’s 10th most-congested city
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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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.
Traffic in Dublin has gotten crazy the past few weeks. But the new government is taking money away from public transport projects that could deal with it.
We could have had a new DART station and improved lines at Heuston and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. But no. Roads instead.
We could have had a new DART station and improved lines at Heuston and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. But no. Roads instead.
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Traffic in Dublin has gotten crazy the past few weeks. But the new government is taking money away from public transport projects that could deal with it.
We could have had a new DART station and improved lines at Heuston and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. But no. Roads instead.
We could have had a new DART station and improved lines at Heuston and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. But no. Roads instead.
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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.)
Reposted by Michael Pidgeon
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
greenparty.ie
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