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It is shameful that disabled people continue to be at such a huge risk of living in poverty, according to Social Democrats Spokesperson for Disability Liam Quaide. “New research from the ESRI has today painted a stark picture of the huge financial pressures faced by disabled people. “Not only are they at a greatly increased […]

The government must agree a clear pathway to restoring pay parity for Section 39 workers in community and voluntary organisations, according to Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide. Deputy Quaide, who is the party’s acting spokesperson on disability, said: “With up to 5,000 Section 39 workers expected to vote in favour of strike action, some of […]

The Social Democrats today published proposals to address chronic underinvestment by successive governments in mental health services in Ireland. The party’s mental health policy was launched by Cllr Liam Quaide, Cork East general election candidate and clinical psychologist. The document outlines how, in government, the Social Democrats will set a pathway towards allocating 10 per […]