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Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice has welcomed today’s publication of a report into Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) processes but has warned that its recommendations will fall short of addressing shortcomings in the nursing homes sector. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s health spokesperson, said: “While publication of this report is welcome, it barely […]

The Justice Minister’s sneering and dismissive approach to legal aid reforms is causing chaos Chaos at the courts today is a mess of the Justice Minister’s making, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “Up to 60 solicitors walked out of the Dublin District Court today in protest at the Justice […]

The National Transport Authority’s misuse of public money has gotten out of control and must be taken into hand by the Minister for Transport, according to Social Democrats transport spokesperson Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly said: “Irish taxpayers should not have to bear the brunt of the National Transport Authority’s incompetency, yet it will cost them […]

The Government continues to sleepwalk towards massive climate costs and fines, according to Social Democrats climate spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Ireland faces €13 billion in annual bills by 2050 as a result of missing our climate targets. “Last month’s heatwave, which scientists say was only possible due to excess fossil fuel use, claimed […]

Social Democrats councillor Nuala Killeen has called for a review of passenger information across the Luas network after outdated signage was discovered that directed passengers to a Dublin Bus route and transfer point that have not existed since November 2021. Cllr Killeen raised the issue during a recent interview with KFM and at the June […]

Reported home care restrictions being considered by the HSE could leave many disabled and older people unable to live safely at home, Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide has warned. Deputy Quaide, who is the party’s spokesperson on disability, said: “The proposed restrictions on home care supports in Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West […]

Ireland must use its EU Presidency to put pressure on the bloc to course correct and restore its founding principles of respect for human rights and international law, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “The Government says Ireland’s EU Presidency will be defined by action on European competitiveness, values […]

The Minister has repeatedly said this LNG terminal will be State-owned and State-led, but there is no reference to that in the legislation Government legislation to establish a Strategic Emergency Gas Reserve is a monument to government failure, accord to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This legislation is being rushed through […]

The Minister for Justice must develop a strategy to combat the sinister rise in violence and aggression against migrants, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who is the party’s justice spokesperson, said: “The increase in racially motivated attacks – on people, property and places of worship – is something that should concern […]

The Government must make it a priority to investigate whether there is price gouging in the electric vehicle charging market, according to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Last week, we learned that the cost of charging an EV at Ionity public charging points was just as high as filling a car […]