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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 drug trade must not be allowed to ravage our most disadvantaged areas any longer, according to Social Democrats Councillor Daniel Ennis and justice spokesperson Gary Gannon TD. Councillor Ennis said: “Over 1,000 cases of drug-related intimidation were recorded by drug and alcohol services in 2025, which affected all age groups, including children and the […]

The decision by the Minister for Housing to revoke funding for the regeneration of Oliver Bond flats fails to address the urgent housing needs of residents, according to Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins and Councillor Lesley Byrne. Deputy Cummins, who represents the Dublin South-Central constituency, said: “Residents in Oliver Bond flats have been living for […]

Chronic underfunding of policing and safety initiatives in Ballymun has exposed children to the horrors of the drug trade, according to Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne, who represents the Ballymun area, said: “Yesterday’s incident in Ballymun happened as a result of safety and drug-related intimidation being left unchallenged in the community by successive […]

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 […]

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Councillor Daniel Ennis have expressed their shock at the serious incident which took place on North Earl Street in Dublin’s North Inner City this afternoon. Deputy Gannon said: “My thoughts are with the individual who lost their life today and their loved ones. This is a shocking and tragic […]

The death of a 16 year old girl in Finglas following last night’s collision involving a scrambler bike is a devastating tragedy for her family, her friends and her community, according to Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne, who represents the Dublin North-West constituency. Deputy Hearne said: “I want to express my deepest sympathies and condolences […]

A Social Democrats’ motion calling on Dublin City Council to recognise housing as a fundamental human right was carried last night. The motion, tabled by Cllr Lesley Byrne, outlined a number of actions the council must take to enshrine this principle in all its housing policies and actions. Speaking on the matter, Social Democrats housing […]

A Social Democrats’ motion calling on Dublin City Council to recognise housing as a fundamental human right will be debated by councillors on Monday. The motion, tabled by Cllr Lesley Byrne, outlines a number of actions the council must take to enshrine this principle in all its housing policies and actions. It sets out the […]

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 […]