Neasa Hourigan has developed a reputation as a hard-working, principled, and increasingly disruptive politician.

The Green Party TD for Dublin Central is currently serving a 15-month suspension from the parliamentary party after voting against her government colleagues on the ending of the eviction ban – the latest in a series of vote rebellions by Hourigan. But she is determined to keep pursuing her political objectives, especially in relation to climate change and the environment.   For her policy changes, Hourigan chose to ensure proper climate accounting for the private and public sector, to take a longer term view on state planning and development, and to limit the sizes of large multinational companies.   For her personal changes. she proposed joining a union and looking after her mental health while working on climate issues.