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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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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We've just launched our pre-budget ideas. The basic idea that Ireland's high costs need investment to deal with - not just money to cope. Our core proposal is a big once-off package to support households financially and to move faster off expensive fossil fuels.
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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
We're also hitting the streets on Friday evening in Dublin to protest this bizarre idea. Details below: bsky.app/profile/gree...
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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
We're taking a break for August, but our relaxed social weekly canvass will be back in September. Drop me a message if you'd like to try it out!
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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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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I accept your hatred.
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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
The classic priest-on-holiday look!
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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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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Fascinating! Thank you for the write up.
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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 · 16/04/2026
Nothing. Will follow up now.
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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
Thanks!
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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
That links to the press release: full policy document is here: greenparty.ie/policies/ins...
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Insurance Reform Policy | Green Party
Ireland’s insurance costs and compensation culture are undermining small businesses, community groups, and consumers. The Green Party is putting forward a series of policies and actions that puts fair...
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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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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I think the issue is thinking that it's one or the other - that's there a single cause. It can (and I think is) both. Changing the tax system to favour new-build housing at the expense of hotels doesn't undermine action on dereliction either, if you see what I mean.
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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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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Thank you - you're the second person to mention that to me in the last few days. Am working on it now.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This is right! And if it's in Dublin, there is virtually zero chance that a full time AirBnB is legal. We've made it very restrictive to get planning permission if it can be used as a home.
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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
It really suffers from the classic issue of 15 state agencies with their own requirements in one space.
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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We can but dream.
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