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This government must now explain to the people why it has spent eight years fighting this case The government defended corporate interests instead of the public interest when it fought the €13 billion tax judgment, according to Social Democrats Finance Spokesperson Róisín Shortall. “I welcome today’s judgment of the European Court of Justice, which has […]

Party leader Holly Cairns is focused on building a strong Social Democrats team in the Oireachtas Cllr. Joan Hopkins has been selected by the Social Democrats to contest the Dublin Fingal East constituency in the upcoming general election. Cllr. Hopkins, who was recently re-elected to Fingal County Council after topping the poll in the Howth […]

The Taoiseach must demand an emergency European Council meeting at which sanctions on Israel are on the agenda, according to Social Democrats Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Gary Gannon. “Israel is pursuing a policy of annihilation and mass destruction in Gaza. Its outrageous ground invasion of Rafah, and the closure of the border crossing which facilitates the […]

Hugo will build on the excellent work of our outgoing councillor David Quinn, says Holly Cairns The Social Democrats have selected law student Hugo Mills as their Dún Laoghaire candidate in the local elections. Speaking after his selection, Hugo said: “As somebody who has always been interested in politics, and first started campaigning back in […]

There is every chance of this situation becoming much worse if Ukrainian refugees, evicted after remaining in State accommodation for 90 days, also become homeless Moving homeless migrants between different locations in Dublin is now what amounts to government migration policy, according to Social Democrats’ Dublin MEP candidate Sinéad Gibney. Ms Gibney, a former chief […]

The EU’s collective response to the massacre in Gaza has been weak and inhumane. If EU values stand for anything, that must change The Taoiseach must request an urgent European Council meeting, at which sanctions on Israel are imposed, if Israel proceeds with a ground invasion in Rafah, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. […]

The Social Democrats reject fearmongering The Social Democrats Dun Laoghaire branch is proud to join with dozens of local community groups and other political parties in launching our ‘Dún Laoghaire Welcomes’ campaign. Social Democrats Councillor Dave Quinn said: “I want to express my warm welcome to all those people who are seeking asylum and who […]

The worst thing, for RTÉ and its staff, would be for a drip-feed of information to characterise the inquiry into this debacle Dee Forbes’ resignation statement raises further serious questions, and it is important she attends the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday to answer them, according to Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy. Deputy Murphy, who […]

Enterprise Minister should meet with Tara mine management in Sweden next week  The shock decision to temporarily lay off 650 workers at Tara Mines is a huge blow to the workers, their families, and the wider community in Meath, according to Social Democrats Enterprise Spokesperson Catherine Murphy. “This decision came out of the blue last […]

Throughout his career, Christy stayed true to his Finglas roots The death of Aslan singer Christy Dignam has been described as a sad day for the Finglas community, by local Social Democrats TD Róisín Shortall. “I would like to express my deepest condolences to Christy’s family, friends, bandmates and legion of music fans. “Throughout his […]