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Michael Pidgeon

@pidgeondublin.bsky.social
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Dublin City Councillor for the South West Inner City. Green Party spokesperson on Finance. 🌳🏡🚲🚌🌍

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My thoughts are with MHR and I wish him a speedy recovery. Every politician, from the Taoiseach to a county councillor, should be able to undertake their work in safety.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There's a new digital billboard planned for Dolphin's Barn. I've objected to it, as I think billboards add nothing to the area - or the city as a whole. Objection here: pidgeon.ie/opposing-a-n...
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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Not sure if the Tánaiste is doing homage to Leo, trying to be retro, or if he's just simply run out of new things to say!
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dublin Bikes are going away. The council is making plans for a new bike sharing scheme. The Greens in Dublin City are hosting a public meeting to discuss and gather ideas on building a better scheme for our city. 7pm, Wed 9th Sept, Academy Plaza Hotel
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Insanity. The government have revealed a plan to raise the cost of the bus, Luas and train. The climate is on fire, congestion is increasing, cost of living is up. This is the exact opposite to what should be done. Contact your TDs now and help stop this madness.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A lovely canvass this evening! Thanks so much to everyone who opened their doors to us this evening - we had a little over 60 conversations across Inchicore - followed by some lovely pints.
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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We can watch the fires come closer every year. Or we can try to stop climate change from getting worse. Choose hope.
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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
E-scooters are just another form of transport - like cars or motorbikes, they can be used irresponsibly, or they can meet a need for people going about their normal lives. We should enforce the laws we have to stop dangerous use of e-scooters, but we shouldn't criminalise e-scooter use.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Transparency in politics is important. That's why I keep a specific page which goes into detail on things like my income, expenses, assets, donations, memberships and lobbying that I get. Take a look at: pidgeon.ie/transparency
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 08/07/2026
e-scooters marketed at 6 year olds? No thanks! We need to tackle illegal e-scooters at the point of sale instead of trying to play catch-up once they're on the road. The law says it's illegal for anyone under 16 to use them on public roads and that they should be limited to 20km/h.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
New hotels in Dublin will now face a much higher development charge than housing. That's thanks to a Green proposal we brought through Dublin City Council. The Irish Hotels Federation aren't happy, but I think we need to really focus in on the development our city prioritises.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
How do we tackle congestion in Dublin? I basically said "better public transport" fifty times over when discussing this question on @newstalkfm.bsky.social's Hard Shoulder earlier today. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
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How do we tackle congestion in Dublin? | Newstalk
A new Luas timetable with increased services and an extension of the Dart line to Drogheda are ex...
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
BIG news in the fight for Dublin 8 pitches! We've just seen the initial planning documents for a fullsize pitch at Donore Avenue. Our local committee will get a presentation on Wed 17th with full planning lodged the next week. Plenty of road left to travel, but this is great, great news!
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The communion money principle: a slightly tortured metaphor I gave to the Mirror the other day. Ireland is being set up for a fall if we keep relying on windfall corporation tax for daily spending. It doesn't have to be like this! Save and invest in infrastructure instead!
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Plastic bollards are being removed from Islandbridge - they're being replaced with much more permanent and better-looking kerbs. There will also be new surfaces, cycle-friendly drains, and improvements to make it safer for schoolkids locally. Work started today and should be done by end of June.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Saddened to hear of the passing of Tomi Reichental, Holocaust survivor, and witness to the horrors of Belsen. Peace be upon him, עָלָיו הַשָּׁלוֹם www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...
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Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90
President Connolly has led tributes to Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental following his death at 90.
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Dagmar Fischer @dagmarfischer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Renewables growth cut Spain’s electricity bills by 24.2% over the past two years www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/30/r...
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Renewables growth cut Spain’s electricity bills by 24.2% over the past two years - pv magazine Global
Spain and Portugal are 53% less exposed to gas price volatility than they were three years ago, according to a new report from Positive Money.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Ireland's energy price hikes are a terrible symptom. If we want to stop them, we have to cure the disease.
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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Janet Horner in third place on first preferences from the full tally here in the RDS. A fantastic result for a fantastic candidate, boding well for the future in #DublinCentral 💪
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Seven years working together. She's the real deal. Vote Janet Horner #1 in Dublin Central. Janet for the Planet! 🌻 @janetphorner.bsky.social
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Janet for the Planet! (Special thanks to @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social for making the trip from Cork!)
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This is an abhorrent decision. Rooted in a total ignorance of the conditions faced in these old inner-city flat complexes. I'm just out of a meeting with Oliver Bond residents and there's a real sense of hopelessness. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...
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‘Disgusting and gut-wrenching’: Regeneration of Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats to be scrapped
Ninety-year-old complex has been plagued with social and structural problems for decades
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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 22/04/2026
Today at 5.30 Make your voice heard!
Protest for Earth Day in GreenProtest for Earth Day in pinkA government of fossil foolsWe can't afford your fossil fuel wars
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Build a good bike lane - it'll get used. Rialto, Dublin. 14th April 2026
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I spoke to RTÉ's @mcculld.bsky.social this morning about why an inheritance tax cut for the already-wealthy is a bad idea. Is this the only screengrab of my face I could get? Sadly yes. You can listen back on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6bOq... Or on RTÉ: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Dublin City Council took up a crucial question this week: how many homes should we build, and where? Building our way out of the housing crisis has to be at the core of our thinking, otherwise the crisis will just roll on.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Galway deserves better: public transport, cycle lanes, footpaths, bus stops. #VoteGreen
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Insurance in Ireland is a rip off. But it doesn't have to be that way. The Greens have just launched our 35-page plan to grind down insurance costs - you can read it here: greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 12/03/2026
Green Party councillors in Dublin City are proposing a doubling of the levy on new hotels and using the proceeds to lower the costs of building new homes. The party is also seeking to quadruple the current commercial development levy for advertising screens. jrnl.ie/6981336
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Green Party proposes doubling new hotel charges and using proceeds to lower homebuilding costs
The Green Party also proposes to quadruple the commercial development levy for advertising screens.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Dublin builds too many hotels — and nowhere near enough homes. The Greens want to change the city tax system to fix that. Double the tax on new hotels, use the money to cut tax on new homes. 🏘️🏘️🏘️ @feljin.ie
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Janet Horner @janetphorner.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women’s Day! I’m genuinely blown away by the amazing women who support me every day, knocking on doors and making the case for me to be the next TD for Dublin Central.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
In the depths of a housing crisis, Dublin needs homes, not AirBnBs. Managed to get an application for a full-time AirBnB in the Liberties rejected so that it'll be a home instead. If you know of an illegal AirBnB in your area, drop me a message and we'll get on it.
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Dublin Cycling Campaign @dublincycling.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
How often do you cycle!? Let the Journal know- www.thejournal.ie/cycling-irel...
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 02/03/2026
Has he considered not shelving rail projects? Not cutting funding for expansion of public transport could be worth looking at too.
Darragh O’Brien drafts in state agencies to find solutions to traffic congestion in the capital
Transport Minister ‘not writing anything off’ in bid to ease problem in urban areas
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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 28/02/2026
“This Government is failing on climate, on housing, and on caring for our most vulnerable. We are the Party with the track record of solutions. We are the Party with a positive alternative for the voters of Galway West and Dublin Central Let’s make Hope happen“ #Greens2026
Roderic O’Gorman Green Party Convention Hazel Chu Green Party Convention
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Found: a foldable e-bike in the linear park in Rialto. Battery was empty so suspect it was stolen and then dumped. Seems in good working order. If you know the owner, drop me a message. Will be going to Kilmainham Garda station if no one claims.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
WOW! Just got the presentation for the new plans for College Green and Dame Street. Looks absolutely amazing. The Greens have been pushing for this for nearly two decades: we'll keep on going until we get it over the line.
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Janet Horner @janetphorner.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Thanks to everyone for the kind words on my campaign launch on Wednesday, it was the perfect midweek boost. Today I was my first canvas outside the North Inner City.
A group of people with Janet Horner posing with her leaflets
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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 05/02/2026
We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime. While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
What a wildly stupid idea. Mandatory helmets and high viz is a proven remedy to reduce the number of people cycling. It effectively kills off things like Dublin Bikes. That's why no other EU country does anything like this. Pure madness.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 04/02/2026
The Greens have selected Cllr Janet Horner to contest the Dublin Central by-election
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 26/01/2026
Short-term bike lockers aimed at shoppers and vistors to be trialed in Dublin City Centre -- First of the trial lockers planned for the Capel Street and Grafton Street areas. 40 short-term bicycle lockers are to be installed in locations around Dublin City Centre, aimed at people cycling into the…
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Short-term bike lockers aimed at shoppers and vistors to be trialed in Dublin City Centre
-- First of the trial lockers planned for the Capel Street and Grafton Street areas. 40 short-term bicycle lockers are to be installed in locations around Dublin City Centre, aimed at people cycling into the city centre to socialise, shop, dine, or visit the many attractions in the area. The lockers, provided as part of a trial by Dublin City Council, will include a variety of types of units and locations.
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 26/01/2026
It's not acceptable that the only way to get live updates on public transport is by having an account on X which is now under investigation for CSAM. TFI and Irish Rail need to start providing accessible and reliable updates on their own platforms instead of relying on X. #SpeirGorm
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#Dublin city has a motto. And it's terrible.
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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 22/01/2026
This Saturday marks the anniversary of #StormEowyn, the worst storm ever to hit the country. One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place This government has to do better greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Does anyone use #Dublin's new supervised injection facility? Yes, and here's what we know so far.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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...
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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.
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 07/01/2026
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?
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas, one and all!
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