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Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins and Cllr Lesley Byrne have today reiterated their support for residents seeking the reinstatement of Phase One of the Oliver Bond regeneration project after a meeting with the Minister for Housing and residents. Deputy Cummins said: “After the meeting with Minister Browne, we welcome the decision to keep Bridgefoot […]

The disastrous impact of the government’s new rent rules is revealed today as rents surge at the highest rate in 25 years, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said. “This report makes for grim reading – especially for those who are desperately trying to find a home to rent. “The impact […]

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 Social Democrats launched the party’s Renters’ Charter in Galway today. The charter, which sets out 10 actions to deliver secure, affordable homes for renters, was launched by Galway West by-election candidate Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich, and Rory Hearne TD, the party’s housing spokesperson. Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich said: “After Dublin, Galway city is the second most […]

Residential Tenancy Board figures confirm evictions in Ireland rose to their highest levels since the famine ahead of the introduction of new rental laws, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said: “Minister for Housing James Browne and his Government were warned that these rental laws would cause evictions to skyrocket, increasing […]

Pushing out the short-term let register by six months has solidified Fianna Fáil as the party of AirBnBs and landlords, not renters or those looking to buy a home, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said: “The short-term let register was due to come into effect next week, a year after […]

D’fhógair na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta inné plean cúig phointe d’fhonn an soláthar tithíochta inacmhainne a mhéadú i gceantair Ghaeltachta. Is iad Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich, iarrthóir an pháirtí san fhothoghchán i nGaillimh Thiar, agus Rory Hearne TD, urlabhraí tithíochta an pháirtí, a sheol an Plean Tithíochta don Ghaeltacht sa Spidéal. Ag labhairt di ag seoladh an phlean, dúirt […]

The Social Democrats today announced a five-point plan to increase the supply of affordable housing in Gaeltacht areas. The Gaeltacht Housing Plan was launched in An Spidéal by Galway West by-election candidate Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich and the party’s housing spokesperson Rory Hearne TD. Speaking at the launch of the plan, Mide Nic Fhionnlaoich said: “The […]

The Government is putting AirBnB ahead of renters as short term rental legislation is delayed, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne and Galway West byelection candidate Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich. Deputy Hearne said: “It’s been a year since Enterprise Minister Peter Burke secured Cabinet approval to publish the General Scheme of the new Short […]

It has never been clearer that Government housing policies are the leading contributor to evictions and homelessness, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said: “Today’s figures show there were a record 17,517 people living in homeless emergency accommodation at the end of March. Shockingly, 5,571 of them are children, another devastating […]