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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 […]

Inner city communities have been left to fend for themselves as scramblers wreak havoc, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who represents the Dublin Central constituency, said: “Last week, I shared the harrowing experience of Jayden Deans, a child with additional needs who was knocked down by a scrambler on his way […]

The plight of children living in emergency accommodation highlights the importance of incorporating the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Irish law, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who is a TD for Dublin Central and the party’s spokesperson on children, made his comments after attending his first meeting […]

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 […]

The Minister for Justice’s comments today that he would feel safe walking around Dublin at any time of the day or night show how far removed he is from the reality of life in our capital city, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central and is the party’s justice spokesperson, […]

Lack of clarity from the government on when funding will be provided to implement the recommendations of the Dublin City Taskforce is disappointing, but hardly surprising, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “Having neglected Dublin city centre for 14 years in government, Fine Gael suddenly developed a […]

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has criticised the decision to close Dublin city centre’s only public toilets, calling it a shortsighted move that shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of government. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “Closing the only public toilets in the middle of Dublin, just as […]

The imminent opening of a supervised injection centre at Merchants Quay in Dublin must mark the start of a new chapter in how we treat drug addiction in Ireland, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “I have long advocated for a health-led, compassionate response to our capital’s […]

The Social Democrats have today launched a comprehensive €200 million plan to breathe life back into Dublin city centre. Dublin Central TD Gary Gannon said: “Dublin has not been a priority for the outgoing government. Under their watch, Dublin is decaying – and it has been in decline for many years. “From increased anti-social behaviour, […]

The large turnout for a hoax Halloween parade on O’Connell Street last night shows there is a public appetite for such events in Dublin, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “While hundreds of people were left disappointed after turning up in the city centre in the expectation […]