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The illegal use of scrambler bikes is dangerously out of control in parts of Dublin’s north inner city and requires an emergency response from the Minister for Justice, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who represents Dublin Central, was commenting after witnessing chaotic scenes in his constituency over the weekend involving up […]

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are continuing to put the interests of vulture funds ahead of the needs our younger generation desperately trying to find a home of their own, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne made his comments after it emerged that German investor MEAG has bought up 140 apartments […]

The failure of several Government ministers to take responsibility for the disruption being caused by the use of Dublin Castle for Ireland’s EU Presidency is putting businesses in the city centre at risk of closure, according to Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes. Deputy Hayes, who is a TD for Dublin Bay South, said: “It’s incredibly […]

The Government must commit to a full process of transparency when it comes to historical child abuse, according to Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins. Deputy Cummins said: “Yesterday, the Dáil heard how a letter of confession written in 1970 by former Christian Brother Seán Drummond – who molested 18 boys in a Limerick school […]

It was disgraceful that we were allowing such dangerous facilities to be used for the care of some of our most vulnerable children The ending of the use of Special Emergency Arrangements by Tusla, which were totally unregulated and unsuitable for vulnerable children, has been welcomed by Social Democrats children’s spokesperson Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis […]

The Taoiseach must clarify if the government is going to compulsorily purchase the site to prevent apartments being built on a mass grave The decision of an An Comisiun Pleanála to grant planning permission for the construction of apartments on the grounds of Bessborough is shocking, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. Deputy Cairns […]

Last night’s passing of the FAI motion in favour of proceeding with Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Israel is not reflective of public sentiment and will only increase support for the Stop the Game campaign, according to Social Democrats sports spokesperson Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis said: “The outcome of the vote at last night’s EGM […]

It is outrageous that the Minister for Housing is attempting to remove the safety net of emergency accommodation for those most at risk of sleeping rough, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said: “Government amendments to the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, which will overhaul Ireland’s homelessness legislation, […]

After just seven months, the number of women killed this year has already exceeded last year’s total after the violent death of a woman in Killarney this week, according to the Social Democrats’ Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “These are not just numbers or statistics – these are real women who lived real lives, lives […]

When it comes to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, Ireland is only taking baby steps instead of the giant strides needed to help us reach our legally binding targets by 2030, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s climate spokesperson, said: “The latest figures from the Environmental Protection Agency […]