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Budget 2026 set to plunge most vulnerable into poverty

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has laid bare the stark reality facing our most vulnerable citizens: the government’s decisions in the budget are set to increase poverty rates, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The Budget 2026 Flash Impact Analysis report, published this morning by the PBO, found that income […]

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Struggling households will find government’s McBudget hard to swallow

Budget 2026 will be remembered for prioritising big developers and fast-food chains over the needs of struggling households, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “This is a budget characterised by bad choices and missed opportunities. It paints a picture of a government firmly on the side of vested interests rather […]

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Social Democrats mark 10th anniversary today

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Social Democrats – which, over the past decade, has become a major force in Irish politics. Commenting on the milestone, acting leader Cian O’Callaghan TD said: “It is with a sense of great pride that we mark our first decade as a party today. The party was founded […]

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Government’s move to increase personal injury payouts will drive up premiums

Rubberstamping this increase without proper scrutiny amounts to a dereliction of duty from government, according to Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who’s the party’s finance spokesperson, said: “The report from the National Claims Information Database (NCID), released by the Central Bank, indicates that the cost of motor claims increased by 23% during […]

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Relying on windfall tax receipts leaves Irish economy in precarious position

The Minister for Finance must wake up to the threats facing our economy, according to Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who’s the party’s finance spokesperson, said: “Minister Donohoe has told the Finance Committee that the bulk of windfall corporation tax receipts are being used to fund day-to-day spending. “The government is repeating […]

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Combined Opposition demands Government address assessment of need crisis

It’s time for the government to finally act on their promise to address the assessment of need crisis, according to Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “According to the Disability Act 2005, an assessment of need must be completed within six months of the date the application is received. “Yet, in the […]

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