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Social Democrats Dublin Central by-election candidate Daniel Ennis and housing spokesperson Rory Hearne have launched the party’s Vacancy and Dereliction policy. Deputy Hearne said: “Prolonged vacancy and dereliction of homes cannot be tolerated in the middle of a housing crisis, especially when letting or refurbishing these homes is the cheapest, quickest, and most environmentally friendly […]

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s vile comments about migrants have no place in Dublin Central, one of the most diverse constituencies in the country, according to Social Democrats Dublin Central by-election candidate Daniel Ennis. Councillor Ennis said: “The last few years have seen a rise in hate and exclusion towards those who seek refuge, asylum or […]

Raising the betting tax to fund sports and culture initiatives would break down barriers to participation in our most vulnerable communities, according to Social Democrats Dublin Central byelection candidate Councillor Daniel Ennis, and the party’s children’s spokesperson, Aidan Farrelly TD. Speaking at the launch of the party’s sports and culture policy, Councillor Ennis said: “Sport […]

The cost of childcare in Dublin has become so extortionate for families that it amounts to the cost of a second mortgage, according to Social Democrats Dublin Central byelection candidate Daniel Ennis. Councillor Ennis said: “Before the last general election, Tánaiste Simon Harris promised to publish a plan for reducing childcare costs to €200 per […]

The Social Democrats have a very real opportunity to build on recent electoral successes in next month’s Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections, according to party leader Holly Cairns. Deputy Cairns made her comments after the writs for the by-elections were moved last night, with polling day confirmed for Friday, May 22. She said: “I […]

Councillor Daniel Ennis, who represents Dublin’s North Inner City, has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate to contest the upcoming Dublin Central by-election. The election, which is expected to take place in April or May, will see the Social Democrats aim to secure a second seat in the constituency alongside Gary Gannon TD Daniel […]