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To date, the state has shown no concrete intention of adequately funding the recommendations of the Dublin City Taskforce, a status quo which must now end, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “Fine Gael’s sudden interest in city regeneration in the run up to the 2024 […]

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has called on the government to formally designate the forthcoming National Drugs Strategy – scheduled for publication by the end of 2025 – as an interim strategy. Deputy Gannon, who chairs the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drug Use, said: “It would be a profound breach of democratic accountability for the […]

No EU financial institution should be involved in raising funds which are used to annihilate innocent civilians News that the Central Bank will no longer facilitate the sale of Israeli bonds is welcome if overdue, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. “It has been reported today that Israel has moved the approval process for […]

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, […]

The government turning a blind to an increase in hate crimes has normalised these heinous actions in the eyes of their perpetrators, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “This rise in racially motivated attacks must not just be condemned in the strongest terms possible – it must be tackled head-on […]

Government pledge to add 5,000 new gardaí over the next five years is little more than a pipe dream It is crucial that the new Garda Commissioner approaches the role with an open mind and an open door, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “At the outset, I would like […]

Bonds facilitated by the Central Bank are marketed to fund Israel’s genocidal campaign, the documents of which fail to warn investors of the legal and criminal risks of complicity in atrocious crimes, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Speaking today, Deputy Gannon said: “The legal action questions whether Ireland’s financial regulatory system can […]

The worsening overcrowding crisis in prisons highlights the need for reform of a failing justice system, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who will visit the Dóchas women’s prison this week alongside his colleague Senator Patricia Stephenson, said: “The most recent figures show the Dóchas facility is operating at 138% capacity […]

It’s past time the government took action on reversing the deterioration of Dublin’s city centre, according to Social Democrat’s justice spokesperson Gary Gannon, who represents Dublin Central. Deputy Gannon said: “I welcome this proposal as a step in the right direction – the GPO is a symbol of our heritage, and it should be a […]

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 […]