Climate change is the single biggest threat to our environment, our living standards and our existence. “Climate change is the single biggest threat to our environment, our living standards and our existence. The Social Democrats recognise this threat as a fundamental issue facing our country and our planet.” The Social Democrats today [3rd May] publish […]

The Social Democrats’ second National Conference – to be held in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin this weekend – marks a year of significant growth and progress for the party. The event will see members and supporters from around the country gather on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th January to discuss the party’s policies and priorities […]

Limerick’s status as a national unemployment black spot is an indictment of the failed social and economic policies of the current government and senior Ministers, the Social Democrat’s Limerick representative Sarah Jane Hennelly said today. Ms Hennelly was commenting on Census figures published this week which show that eight of the top ten ‘unemployment black spots’ […]

Small increases to the weekly payments for asylum seekers living in direct provision are no substitute for fundamental reforms to make the asylum process more efficient and humane, the Social Democrats’ Limerick representative has said. Sarah Jane Hennelly, who has worked professionally with migrants and refugees in Limerick city, stated: “This week’s announced increases in […]