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Inner city communities have been left to fend for themselves as scramblers wreak havoc, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who represents the Dublin Central constituency, said: “Last week, I shared the harrowing experience of Jayden Deans, a child with additional needs who was knocked down by a scrambler on his way […]

The Government has left families to fend for themselves as they are priced out of skyrocketing gas and electricity prices, according to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This week, we learned two of Ireland’s household energy providers, Electric Ireland and Yuno Energy, will be charging an additional €250 to €300 every […]

The plight of children living in emergency accommodation highlights the importance of incorporating the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Irish law, according to Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis. Deputy Ennis, who is a TD for Dublin Central and the party’s spokesperson on children, made his comments after attending his first meeting […]

The Coalition must give its TDs a free vote on this evening’s bill which would ban hare coursing, according to Social Democrats agriculture spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “I’m calling on the Government to give a free vote to their TDs when it comes to voting on the Hare Coursing Bill, which will be […]

Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice has welcomed today’s publication of a report into Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) processes but has warned that its recommendations will fall short of addressing shortcomings in the nursing homes sector. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s health spokesperson, said: “While publication of this report is welcome, it barely […]

The Justice Minister’s sneering and dismissive approach to legal aid reforms is causing chaos Chaos at the courts today is a mess of the Justice Minister’s making, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “Up to 60 solicitors walked out of the Dublin District Court today in protest at the Justice […]

The National Transport Authority’s misuse of public money has gotten out of control and must be taken into hand by the Minister for Transport, according to Social Democrats transport spokesperson Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly said: “Irish taxpayers should not have to bear the brunt of the National Transport Authority’s incompetency, yet it will cost them […]

The Government continues to sleepwalk towards massive climate costs and fines, according to Social Democrats climate spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Ireland faces €13 billion in annual bills by 2050 as a result of missing our climate targets. “Last month’s heatwave, which scientists say was only possible due to excess fossil fuel use, claimed […]

Reported home care restrictions being considered by the HSE could leave many disabled and older people unable to live safely at home, Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide has warned. Deputy Quaide, who is the party’s spokesperson on disability, said: “The proposed restrictions on home care supports in Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West […]

The Minister has repeatedly said this LNG terminal will be State-owned and State-led, but there is no reference to that in the legislation Government legislation to establish a Strategic Emergency Gas Reserve is a monument to government failure, accord to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This legislation is being rushed through […]